Tragedy struck on Tuesday night as a head-on collision between an 18-passenger Toyota Hiace bus and a truck on the Ondo-Ore Expressway near Ajure community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State resulted in the death of 16 people. The accident occurred when the two vehicles collided, causing the bus to catch fire and burn, claiming the lives of 16 occupants. Three individuals survived the crash, sustaining injuries.
The Ondo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Ibitoye Samuel, confirmed the incident and noted that overspeeding and wrongful overtaking were the primary causes of the collision. The rescue operation concluded around 11 p.m. as emergency responders worked to manage the aftermath of the tragic accident.
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