A devastating auto crash on the Owo-Ikare freeway at Abule Panu, Ose Bridge, Ondo State, left 13 passengers burnt to dying, with just one survivor sustaining extreme accidents.
Eyewitnesses reported that 14 people have been concerned within the accident, which occurred on Saturday morning.
The survivor was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, whereas the charred stays of the victims have been deposited on the hospital morgue.
In response to a press release from the Ondo State FRSC Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, the crash occurred at about 10:14 am and concerned two buses.
“The deadly crash which occurred at about 10:14 am claimed 13 (13) lives of commuters in two buses.
“A complete of 14 individuals have been concerned out of which 13 have been burnt past recognition whereas just one was rescued alive with severe accidents.
“Eyewitness account indicated that the bus coming from Ikare axis had a tyre burst which led to misplaced of management and a resultant head-on collision with the bus loaded with cloth coming from Owo axis.
“Instantly after the collision, the 2 buses went in flames.
“The lads of FRSC, Police and Fireplace Service have been swiftly on the crash scene for rescue.
“The injured sufferer was taken to Federal Medical Centre, Owo whereas the useless ones have been deposited on the morgue of the identical hospital,” Ibitoye defined.
Dr. Ibitoye urged drivers to prioritize highway security by guaranteeing correct automobile upkeep and working towards persistence whereas driving.
He additionally inspired passengers to talk out in opposition to reckless driving to forestall such tragic incidents.
