National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
A devastating auto crash on the Ore-Lagos Road in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has left at least 30 passengers burnt to death.
The tragic accident occurred when two commercial buses heading east collided head-on and burst into flames.
Eyewitnesses attributed the crash to the drivers’ impatience and reckless driving.
One witness, Ms Precision Oluwatuyi, recounted the horrific scene, saying, “The two commercial buses collided and burst into heavy flames, resulting in the deaths of the passengers.
” The drivers drove the wrong ways to avoid traffic on the road and they were even on a high speed.”
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Samuel Ibitoye, confirmed the accident and warned drivers against over-speeding and traffic violation.
He emphasized the importance of patience on the highway, urging passengers to caution drivers against reckless driving.
Ibitoye stated, “30 passengers lost their lives tragically.
It’s unfortunate that they 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” .
“We appeal to our drivers to always exercise patience on the highway in order to reduce crashes to safe lives and property.”
