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Tragedy strikes in Edo as 12 passengers burnt to death in bus-truck collision

Twelve people were reportedly burnt to death in a road accident along the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State.
Cyril Mathew, from the Federal Road Safety Corps, confirmed that the collision involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck.
The accident occurred at about 5 a.m. Near an army checkpoint, resulting in the deaths of all occupants of the bus.
Mathew indicated that fatigue likely caused the crash and urged drivers to rest if tired during long journeys.

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Pulse Nigeria

Tragedy strikes in Edo as 12 passengers burnt to death in bus-truck collision

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Premium Times Nigeria

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Daily Trust

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12 people have been burnt to death in a fatal accident on Benin-Auchi road accident. The crash caused tears among citizens. Legit.ng has the details.

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Standard Gazette

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The Standard Gazette ACCIDENT: Twelve Burnt To Death In Edo A tragic road crash that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, has claimed the lives of 12 persons. The crash involved a Toyota Hiace bus travelling from Abuja toward Benin City and an articulated truck. The Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, who confirmed the incident, said all […] The post ACCIDENT: Twelve Burnt To Death In Edo appeared firs…

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