Multiple fatalities reported in Edo highway accident
Eleven people died and seven others were injured in a crash on the Benin-Asaba highway in Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State. The incident was confirmed by the Edo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, led by Cyril Mathew. The accident involved an 18-seater commercial bus attempting to overtake another vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision. Authorities have urged motorists to avoid reckless driving and dangerous overtaking.
What happened
- Cyril Mathew confirmed that 11 people died in the accident on the Benin–Asaba highway.
- The crash occurred when an 18-seater commercial bus tried to overtake and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
- Seven people sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
- The bodies of the deceased were recovered and deposited at the morgue.
- The Federal Road Safety Corps emphasized the importance of obeying traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents.
