Tragedy struck on Tuesday when an 18-seater bus conveying prospective NYSC members from Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo State, crashed while heading to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Gombe State.
Preliminary findings indicate that 16 of the 18 passengers — mostly young graduates — were feared dead, while the remaining two survivors are reported to be in critical condition and receiving emergency medical care.
The fatal accident occurred along a northern highway, with early reports suggesting that the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the crash.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is expected to commence a full investigation into the cause of the incident.
