12 people were burnt to death in a fatal accident that occurred on Saturday at Otte on the Ilorin-Ogbomoso express road. Six of the passengers were however rescued alive but with burn injuries, while the remaining 12 were burnt beyond recognition. Information obtained from the FRSC said that the accident involved a white commercial ‘Hummer’ bus and a white Volvo bus loaded with Cement. It said that the accident was a result of speed limit violation and route violation and loss of control. The FRSC Sector Commander, Commander Jonathan Owoade, who confirmed the incident, said that 18 passengers were on board in the vehicle adding that while 6 were rescued from the scene of the accident and sustained burn injuries, 12 were burnt beyond recognition.

Source: Punch March 13, 2022 01:01 UTC