Tragic Road Accident Claims 11 Lives on Ore-Benin Expressway
Description
On 01/29/2023, at least 11 people were burned to death on Sunday on Soka Bridge, Ore, on the Ore-Benin expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The tragedy occurred when a trailer collided head-on with a passenger Marcopollo bus. The victims were burned beyond recognition as the two vehicles caught fire. The efforts of the Omotosho Step Down Power Station fire ambulance and other sympathizers were needed to put out the fire. The accident caused a gridlock on the expressway as FRSC officials and other security agencies worked to control the traffic.
The same situation occurred on another early morning at Ore Tollgate on the same expressway.
Ten passengers narrowly escaped death. Seven passengers sustained marks and injuries in that accident by a Toyota Hiace running at an excessive speed.
The injured passengers got admitted to Opeyemi Hospital in Ore. And FRSC Unit office took charge of the damaged vehicles.
Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ore Unit, Mr. Sikiru Alonge, has cautioned motorists against speeding and advised them to obey traffic rules and regulations. This latest tragedy highlights the importance of following traffic laws and safe driving on the road.
My Thoughts
It is a devastating tragedy, and my heart feels sorry for the victims' families. We all must take road safety seriously. We should always follow traffic laws to prevent similar tragedies from occurring shortly.
Utilizing safety-based apps like POTP, you can send an alert to the in-house monitoring system in less than four seconds. And help them take prompt action to save the life of the victims stuck in any emergency.
As a part of our society, it is our moral responsibility to provide emergency assistance to individuals stuck in difficult situations.
