The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that 28 people were confirmed dead in the tragic accident that occurred in Ore last night.

Confirming the incident, the FRSC Sector Commander in Ondo State, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, warned drivers against over speeding and traffic violations in order to reduce road crashes, loss of lives on the highway.

Dr Ibitoye said the 28 victims were burnt beyond recognition the fatal accident caused by head-on collision of two vehicles in Mile 49, on the Ore-Lagos expressway.

According to him, the accident was caused by excessive speeding and traffic violation which led to a head-on collision by the two vehicles while 28 passengers out of 30 passengers lost their lives tragically.

He added that drivers must always exercise patience on the highway.

Ibitoye also urged passengers to always caution drivers against reckless driving.

He added that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the General Hospital in Ore while the two survivors who sustained high degree of injuries were at the same hospital for treatment.

He “the accident was caused by excessive speeding and traffic violation which led to a head-on collision by the two vehicles while 28 passengers out of 30 passengers lost their lives tragically.

“it’s unfortunate that 28 lives were burnt beyond recognition in the fatal accident caused by excessive speeding and traffic violations.

“The contract between drivers and passengers is to take them safely to their destinations after they have paid not to drive them to their graves.

“This is why everyone must participate in road safety, the passengers too have a role to play by cautioning drivers or reporting them to FRSC personnel on the highway.

“We appeal to our drivers to always exercise patience on the highway in order to reduce crashes to safe lives and property,” Ibitoye said.