Soji Ajibola, Ibadan
Twenty people have reportedly died while others were critically injured in an auto crash along Eruwa-Lanlate road in Ibarapa East local government area of Oyo state on Friday
The two injured survivors are receiving medical attention at the neighbourhood hospital.
The accident involved an 18-seater passenger bus and privately owned 7-seater Sienna.
An eyewitness account disclosed that it was a head on collision involving the two vehicles that were traveling in opposite directions.
He added that the accident occurred at Lanlate, Maya Junction in Ibarapa East Local Government area of Oyo State.
Our source blamed the accident on over speeding adding that one of the vehicles lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle.
He added that at least twenty persons died on the spot, while others sustained injuries
Confirming the accident, the Chairman, Ibarapa East Local Government, Hon Gbenga Obalowo, described it as pathetic, unfortunate but avoidable.
He used the opportunity to sympathise with the families of those who died in the incident.
He said that the corpses of those burnt have been deposited at a morgue.
He appealed to motorists, particularly commercial drivers to be more careful while on the wheel.
Obalowo said, “It was a fatal accident and a gory sight. We counted over twenty human bodies burnt completely.
“I learnt they had a head on collision and the two vehicles, a commercial bus and a Sienna which was also conveying passengers caught fire and got burnt beyond repair.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso said, Investigation has commenced on the matter and updates would be provided accordingly, please.
