By Ayodele Oni
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Ondo State, has confirmed the death of 30 persons in a road accident that occurred at Onipetsi, along the Ore-Lagos highway, Odigbo Local Government Area.
A total of 28 persons were burnt beyond recognition while two others died while being taken to the hospital for treatment.
Two survivors are said to be receiving treatment in a hospital.
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According to the FRSC, the accident occurred when two commercial buses had a head on collision and burst into flames.
Ondo FRSC Commander, Samuel Ibitoye, explained that preliminary investigation showed one of the vehicles drove against traffic, before colliding with the other one.
Ibitoye said the accident happened on Saturday. He assured that investigation would unravel more details on the incident.
According to him, the accident was caused by excessive speeding and traffic violation which led to a head-on collision by the two vehicles while 28 passengers out of 30 passengers lost their lives tragically. He a that drivers must always exercise patience on the highway.
Ibitoye also urged passengers to always caution drivers against reckless driving.
He added that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the General Hospital in Ore while the two survivors who sustained high degree of injuries were at the same hospital for treatment.
“Tthe accident was caused by excessive speeding and traffic violation which led to a head-on collision by the two vehicles while 28 passengers out of 30 passengers lost their lives tragically.
“it’s unfortunate that 28 lives were burnt beyond recognition in the fatal accident caused by excessive speeding and traffic violations.
“The contract between drivers and passengers is to take them safely to their destinations after they have paid not to drive them to their graves.
“This is why everyone must participate in road safety, the passengers too have a role to play by cautioning drivers or reporting them to FRSC personnel on the highway.”
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