FRSC: confirms 9 burnt to death in Ondo auto crash 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that nice persons were burnt to death on Friday in an auto crash which happened at Omotosho Step Down Bridge, on Ore-Lagos expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Commander, Mr Sikiru Alonge, said “the crash which happened early in the morning involved two vehicles, a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number FKJ 095 XE and a Honda Accord Saloon car which the registration number cannot be ascertained.

“The accident was caused by a tyre burst which cause a head-on collision which later resulted in a fiery blast which burnt all occupants of the vehicles beyond recognition. Adding that the remains of the victims had been deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital in Ore.”

He further advised motorists to always maintain the speed limit, concentrate and exercise patience while driving.

 

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