FRSC officials at accident scene
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A fatal road crash on the Owo-Ikare-Akoko highway in Ondo State on Saturday claimed the lives of 13 out of 14 passengers.
The deceased were burnt beyond recognition.
The crash, which involved two commuter buses, reportedly occurred at about 10:14 a.m. at Abule Panu before Ose Bridge.
Dr Samuel Ibitoye, Ondo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, confirmed the accident and casualty figures in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
According to him: “A total of 14 people were involved, out of whom 13 were burnt beyond recognition, while only one was rescued alive with serious injuries.
“Eyewitness account indicates that the bus coming from Ikare axis had a tyre burst which led to loss of control.
“This was resultant of a head-on collision with the bus loaded with fabric coming from Owo axis.
“Immediately after the collision, the two buses went up in flames. The men of FRSC, Police and Fire Service were swiftly at the crash scene for rescue,” he said
Ibitoye added that the injured lone survivor was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, while the deceased were deposited at the morgue of the same hospital.
He charged drivers to exercise patience on the roads and ensure proper maintenance of their vehicles.
Furthermore, Ibitoye said: “Passengers are also encouraged to speak out against dangerous driving because road safety is a concern of all.”
