No less than 11 tourists were taken in by fire when a commercial bus involved in an accident caught fire at Mararaban Issah town of Iddah ward in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

According to an eyewitness, the business bus, which was coming from Edo State and bound for Zaria, increased in flames after crashing into a construction car parked by the roadside.

The eyewitness also divulged that 9 of the guests were burnt beyond recognition, while 2 others hurried to the healthcare facility, also did not endure the tragedy.

“Their bodies were burnt beyond acknowledgment and have actually been transferred in the mortuary pending when we find their families,” the eyewitness disclosed.

Verifying the catastrophe, Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area, Hon Nasara Rabo, said their remains have actually been transferred at the mortuary in Kagoro General Hospital, explaining the incident as regrettable, while wishing the repose of their souls.