Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, said although 14 persons were involved, 13 persons were burnt beyond recognition, while one person was rescued alive with serious injuries.
“As at press time, eyewitness account indicated that the bus coming from Ikare axis had a tyre burst which led to loss of control and a resultant head-on collision with the bus loaded with fabric coming from Owo axis. Immediately after the collision, the two buses went in flames. The men of FRSC, Police and Fire Service were swiftly at the crash scene for rescue.