A devastating accident claimed multiple lives over the weekend when two commercial buses heading to eastern Nigeria collided head-on after driving against traffic.
The impact caused both vehicles to burst into flames, leaving several passengers burnt beyond recognition.
According to eyewitnesses, including Ms. Precision Oluwatuyi, the crash was a result of the drivers’ impatience.
Two additional victims succumbed to their injuries while being rushed to the hospital. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing dangers of reckless driving on Nigerian roads.
“The two commercial buses collided and burst into heavy flames, resulting in the deaths of the passengers. The drivers drove the wrong ways to avoid traffic on the road. And they were even on a high speed.
“Both vehicles were loaded with passengers. I counted 28 of the occupants, and two others died on their way to the hospital to receive treatment following heavy injuries,” she said.
Confirming the accident, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Samuel Ibitoye, said the victims were burnt beyond recognition.
He noted that the accident was caused by excessive speeding and traffic violation, which led to the head-on collision.