A devastating road accident on the Benin-Ore-Ijebu Ode Expressway in Ondo State of Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening in the Onipetesi community within the Odigbo Local Government Area, involved a head-on collision between two commercial buses, both of which burst into flames upon impact.
Authorities from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the tragedy on Sunday. Ondo Sector Commander, Samuel Ibitoye, revealed that preliminary investigations suggested one of the vehicles had been traveling in the wrong direction.
“Thirty people lost their lives in the accident. Twenty-eight were burnt beyond recognition, while two survivors who were rushed to the hospital later succumbed to their injuries,” Ibitoye stated.
Eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying moment of the crash. “We heard a loud bang and rushed to the scene. The two vehicles were already engulfed in flames, with passengers trapped inside,” a witness shared. Rescue teams arrived shortly after, but the fire had already caused significant casualties.
In light of the incident, the FRSC has urged motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and exercise caution on highways to prevent further tragedies.