Eight people were burnt to death in a road accident at Agbede, along the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State. Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, confirmed the incident on Monday.
Eyewitnesses said the accident happened on Sunday when a truck lost its brakes while descending Ewu Hill. The truck crashed into several vehicles stuck in traffic, causing a fire. The crash involved four vehicles, including two tankers carrying fuel.
Two people died on the spot, while four others were rushed to the hospital. After the fire was put out, emergency responders recovered seven bodies.
On Monday, one of the injured victims also died, bringing the total number of deaths to eight. The FRSC commander praised emergency responders and locals for their quick action, which prevented more casualties.
