Tragedy as 16 Burnt to Death in Ondo

Tragedy as 16 Burnt to Death in Ondo

Sixteen persons have been burnt to death in an auto crash at Ajue community, along the Ore-Ondo highway, Ondo State.

Three other persons were seriously injured while two others reportedly escaped unhurt.

It was learnt that the victims were burnt beyond recognition when the two vehicles involved, a Toyota Bus and a truck, went up in flames at 8p.m.

According to the eyewitness, a dangerous overtaking by one of the drivers led to the head on collision that resulted in the two vehicles bursting into flames.

The source alleged that one of the drivers might have kept fuel in his vehicle, hence the fire incident.

Contacted, the Ondo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ibitoye Samuel, who confirmed the incident, said rescue operation ended about 11p.m.

Ibitoye said investigations on what led to the accident had not been concluded.

According to him, “The preliminary investigation indicated over speeding and wrongful overtaking.”

Ibitoye identified over speeding as major cause of accidents on Nigeria roads.

The deceased had been taken to the mortuary of the state Specialists Hospital in Ondo town.

CREDIT: VANGUARD