It was gathered that at least 20 people lost their lives in an accident on Akoko road in Akoko South East Local Government in Ondo State.
READ ALSO: BREAKING: Senator Dino Melaye dumps APC to retrace his steps???? (PART 3 SCENE 4)
The accident involved a 14-seater Toyota bus and a Range Rover, which had a head on collision, resulting in fire.
The rescue operation was said to have been coordinated by operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Ikare Akoko.
The corpses of the victims were said to have been deposited at the morgue of the Ondo State Specialist Hospital in Ikare Akoko.
The spokesman of the Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident.
READ ALSO: Two good Samaritans crushed to death while rescuing accident victim
Joseph said the accident occurred as a result of reckless driving by the drivers.
He said: “It was a sad incident.
“Fifteen people initially died in the fire.
“They were burnt beyond recognition.
“Five others died on the way to a hospital.
“We can also confirm that the accident occurred as a result of reckless driving.â€
www.sojworld.com © May 30, 2018
Leave a Reply