Truck Collides With Bus Along Benin-Ore Expressway, Kills 11

An accident which occurred on Soka bridge along the Benin-Ore expressway in Odigbo LGA of Ondo state has resulted in the death of 11 persons.

Sikiru Alonge, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) commander, Ore unit, said the accident was caused by “one-way driving”.

He said the truck had a head-on collision with a passenger bus.

“The trailer passed through one way and, in the process, collided with the Marcopolo bus which was coming from Benin road,” Alonge said.

“The bus caught fire in the process.”

He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route.

“The fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos lane,” he added.

“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road.”

Alonge urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.