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Tragedy As 13 Travellers Killed On Ondo Road

News Update

THE Federal Road Safety Corps, Ondo State Sector Command, regrets to inform the public about a road traffic crash that occurred Saturday 28 December, 2024 at Abule Panu before Ose Bridge, on Owo-Ikare highway , Ondo State.

In a briefing made available to the press by Dr Samuel Ibitoye,
Sector Commander FRSC, Ondo State said that the fatal crash which occurred at about 10:14 AM claimed thirteen (13) lives of commuters in two buses.

A total of 14 people were involved out of which 13 were burnt beyond recognition while only one was rescued alive with serious injuries.

As at press time, eyewitness account indicated that the bus coming from Ikare axis had a tyre burst which led to lost of control and a resultant head-on collision with the bus loaded with fabric coming from Owo axis.

Immediately after the collision, the two buses went in flames.

The men of FRSC, Police and Fire Service were swiftly at the crash scene for rescue.

The injured victim was taken to Federal Medical Centre, Owo while the dead ones were deposited at the morgue of the same hospital.

Drivers are advised to exercise patience on the roads and passionately maintain their vehicles while passengers are encouraged to speak out against dangerous driving because road safety is a concern of all.

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