Tragedy on Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway: 16 Burnt Alive as Gas Cylinder Explodes Inside Mazda Bus, Leaving Survivors Injured
A tragic accident claimed the lives of at least 16 people on Tuesday when a Mazda bus caught fire and exploded along the Buhari Estate axis of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway.
According to Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. and involved a Mazda bus with registration number KJA 949 YJ. She stated that the fire outbreak, intensified by a filled gas cylinder inside the vehicle, led to the deadly explosion.
Of the 21 passengers on board, 16 were burned beyond recognition, while three others sustained injuries. The injured victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, while authorities worked to evacuate the corpses.
Ogun FRSC Sector Commander Akinwumi Fasakin led a rescue operation at the scene, expressing disappointment over the tragic loss. He stressed that transporting highly flammable items requires designated vehicles and trained drivers.
Motorists were urged to prioritize safety and avoid carrying dangerous substances in passenger vehicles.
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