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11 Burnt Alive In Lagos-Ibadan Road Accident As Overloaded Bus Propeller Hit Fuel Tanker
July 1st, 2013 – 11 Burnt To Death In Lagos-Ibadan Road Accident As Overloaded Bus Propeller Hit Fuel Tanker
No fewer than 11 people were burnt to death on Sunday in an auto accident at Macmillan area, Soka bus stop, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened after the propeller of a commercial bus (Mazda) from Ogido in Ogun State broke and hit the fuel tank.
An eyewitness, who gave her name as Jelila Adekeye, said, “The vehicle went up in flames in the process. The burning bus also veered off the road.
“The driver and the two passengers on the front seat escaped. The others were not so lucky as they were unable to open the side door.”
Eight adults and three children were said to have died with 13 passengers, including the driver, sustaining various degrees of injuries.
The casualties were rushed to Adeoyo and University College Hospital, Ibadan.
The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Oluyole/Toll Gate, Ibadan, Mr. Adeoye Sanya, said, “The FRSC was informed about the accident around 1pm.
“We gathered that the propeller of the bus pulled on motion and hit the fuel tank. I can confirm to you that the bus was overloaded.”
[Culled from Punch Metro]
alexo
July 1, 2013 at 5:25 AM
Things are getting worsen day by day. May their soul rest in peace
Becky
July 1, 2013 at 5:34 AM
May d lost souls rest in d bossom of d Lord,amen.
lasisi
July 1, 2013 at 5:40 AM
may d souls of d victims rest in peace Amen
ifeanyi ibe
July 1, 2013 at 8:04 AM
may the soul of the deceased rest in the bussom of the lord.08036550329
kingerjay
July 1, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Eeyah,R.IP.
Sunnybaba
July 1, 2013 at 9:47 AM
Chi very unfortunate 4 them may dare soul rest in peace.
Pastor Olayiwola Lawal
July 1, 2013 at 9:49 AM
I think it high time the Fedral Govt. Scrap FRSC. May the Lord have mercy upon those souls that are lost in that tragic accident.
jmartins
July 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM
god hav mercy…….
akuwax in Zambia / Barotseland
July 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM
May the souls of those who have died in this fatal road accident rest in peace, am deeply saddened.
Olaleye ibrahim
July 2, 2013 at 1:06 PM
May dier gentle soul rest in perfect peace nd nt in pieces.
dave
July 2, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Safety, Safety, Safety Violations. It is obvious the bus has poor maintenance record which now resulted in the death of innocent people. The stupid owner’s concern is the money the vehicle would make at the end of the day. Muwa, muwa, bring, bring is all they care about. Majority of the stupid transporters don’t insure their vehicles which means they can’t be held liable for operating poorly maintained vehicles.
What a failed a system.
dave
July 2, 2013 at 3:37 PM
May Their Souls Rest In Peace.