No fewer than 20 passengers were burnt to death on Friday in an accident that occured at Maya/Lanlate Junction in Ibarapa East Local Government area of Oyo State.
The incident involved a commercial bus and a Sienna car.
The two vehicles were travelling in opposite direction when they had head-on collision following which the vehicles caught fire immediately.
A witness said that 20 passengers involved in the incident were burnt beyond recognition.
Confirming the incident, Mr Gbenga Obalowo, the Chairman, Ibarapa East Local Government, said that he led a rescue team to the scene of the accident.
Obalowo described the incident as pathetic and unfortunate.
He sympathised with the families of those who lost their lives in the accident.
