11 persons were burnt beyond recognition in a fatal motor accident that occurred today at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area.
It was learnt that accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus and was caused by one way driving.
An eyewitness said, “The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
"The bus caught fire in the process.
Confirming the ghastly accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge, said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further future tragedy.
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