Sixteen people were burnt to death and three others sustained injuries in a tragic road
accident on the Ore-Benin Expressway at Ajure community in the Odigbo Local
Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday night.
Reports indicate that the crash involved an 18-passenger Toyota Hiace bus and a truck.
The two vehicles collided head-on, causing the bus to catch fire and killing 16 of its
occupants.
According to reports, Mr. Ibitoye Samuel, the Ondo Sector Commander of the Federal
Road Safety Corps, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. He stated that the accident was
caused by overspeeding and improper overtaking by both vehicles. The rescue operation
concluded at around 11 pm.
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