No fewer than 16 persons have been roasted to death in an accident at Ajue community along the Ore-Ondo highway.

They were said to have been burnt beyond recognition.

The accident, which occurred around 8pm on Monday, involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck.

Witnesses said dangerous overtaking led to head on collision and vehicles burst into flames.

Three persons were seriously injured while two others escaped unhurt.

It was gathered that the vehicles might have been conveying fuel which resulted to the fire incident.

Ondo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ibitoye Samuel, who confirmed the incident, said rescue operation ended around 11pm.

Ibitoye said investigations on what led to the accident has not been concluded.

He said preliminary investigation indicated over speeding and wrongful overtaking.

The Ondo Sector Commander urged motorists to drive while noting defensive technics and not to claim right.

He identified over speeding as major cause if accidents on Nigeria roads.