At least, 20 passengers were burnt to death on Friday in an accident that occurred at Maya/Lanlate Junction in Ibarapa East Local Government area of Oyo State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the accident involved a commercial bus and a Sienna car.
It was gathered that the two vehicles were travelling in opposite direction when they had head-on collusion following which the vehicles burst into flames.
A witness said that all 20 passengers involved in the incident were burnt beyond recognition.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman, Ibarapa East Local Government Mr Gbenga Obalowo, said he led a rescue team to the scene of the accident.
Obalowo described the incident as pathetic and unfortunate.
He sympathized with the families of those who lost their lives in the accident.
However, the FRSC Sector Commander in Oyo State, Joshua Adekanye, could not be reached for comments on the incident as several calls put to him were not responded to.
The incident has been the worst this year with lots of casualties in Oyo and in Nigeria.
