by Rachel Ogbu
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About 11 people were feared dead on Sunday after a road accident at Macmillan area, Soka bus stop, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan.
The victims were reported burnt and according to eyewitness reports, the accident occurred after the propeller of a commercial bus (Mazda) from Ogido in Ogun State broke and hit the fuel tank.
“The vehicle went up in flames in the process. The burning bus also veered off the road,” eyewitness, Jelila Adekeye said.
“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.”
The Punch reports:
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.”
