Tragedy struck on the Ife-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday as 11 persons, including children, were burnt to death after an 18-seater bus collided with a fuel tanker.

The accident, which caused gridlock on the expressway, reportedly happened around 11am at a roundabout opposite Moremi Estate, in front of Energy Filling Station in Ile Ife.

The diesel-laden tanker was said to be negotiating the roundabout when the passenger bus, which was said to be coming from Ore in Ondo State, reportedly rammed into it from behind.

PUNCH gathered that the bus caught fire and the passengers, who became unconscious due to the impact of the collision, became trapped inside the burning vehicle.

Nine passengers were said to have died on the spot, while some of the victims, who were rescued, eventually gave up the ghost.

One victim was said to be in a critical condition at the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Ile Ife.

One of the residents of Ile Ife, who was at the scene of the crash, told our correspondent that the Nissan Urvan bus was also loaded with vehicle spare parts scrap metal, which made it difficult for the passengers to escape from the burning vehicle.

The resident, who identified himself as Macdonald Oladipupo, said,

“The accident happened opposite Moremi Estate this morning (Sunday). The tanker was making a U-turn, while the bus that was coming from Ore rammed into it.

“Nine of the passengers inside the bus died. A rescue team from the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital came to rescue others. I learnt that some of them later died.”




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This happened to the vehicle ahead of ours yesterday while we were going to NANS Zone D pre convention along other student union leaders in Ono state. It was very painful seeing people been burnt to death live for the very first time. I just keep thanking God that despite my unrighteousness, he is always keeping and guarding me. Rest in peace to the victims of the fire/road accident.

yelinco1:
This happened to the vehicle ahead of ours yesterday while we were going to NANS Zone D pre convention along other student union leaders in Ono state. It was very painful seeing people been burnt to death live for the very first time. I just keep thanking God that despite my unrighteousness, he is always keeping and guarding me. Rest in peace to the victims of the fire/road accident.

may GOD AV MERCY ON US

Plus1Nigeria:
may GOD AV MERCY ON US

AMEN O MY BROTHER.