16 Die In Ore-Benin Expressway Accident
The Ondo Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of 16 persons in an accident that occurred on Monday evening at around 8 pm on the Ore-Benin expressway.
The spokesperson of the command, Samuel Ibitoye, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, said the victims were burnt beyond recognition in the inferno that engulfed their vehicles after a head-on collision between a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck.
He added that three people sustained severe injuries, while two others miraculously escaped unharmed.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the vehicles may have been transporting fuel, which contributed to the fire that engulfed the vehicles.
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The spokesperson stated that rescue operations concluded around 11 pm while investigations were ongoing.
Samuel identified over-speeding and wrongful overtaking as preliminary causes of the accident.
lbitoye emphasized the importance of defensive driving techniques and cautioned motorists against claiming right of way. He also highlighted over-speeding as a major contributor to accidents on Nigerian roads, urging drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies.
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