9 die in auto crash

Scene of the crash.

...as FRSC advises drivers against night trips

Nine persons were confirmed dead and 10 others injured in an auto  crash on Yangoji-Abaji road, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, yesterday. 

The Corps Public Education Officer,  Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Bisi Kazeem, who confirmed in Abuja, said the crash involved a Toyota Hiace bus with number plate, KTG-450 KQ, and Howo Sino truck, at about 06:05 am.

He said the  bus was from Osun State heading to Katsina State and unfortunately crashed into a stationary trailer.

He said: “Twenty-two people were involved in the crash. They were all males. Ten were injured and nine died. First aid was given to two. 

“FRSC recovered N3,170, six bags and four different mobile phones. 

“The rescue was a joint team of Zebra 6 Yangoji, Zebra 6, 16 Abaji and police. However, the injured victims were taken to the general hospital at Abaji by Zebra16 and police on patrol. 

“While the nine corpses were deposited at the mortuary of the general hospital, Kwali and the Nigeria Police Force Kwali division has taken over the investigation.”

Kazeem quoted the acting Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dauda Biu as saying that the crashes resulted from dangerous overtaking and eventual loss of control, stressing that crashes at night are more fatal than others in the daytime.

He reiterated that the corps would continue to double its efforts by constantly engaging the motoring public nationwide, through aggressive awareness and sensitisation campaigns until the desired result is achieved.

Biu advised vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles were in order before they put them on the road to avoid road crashes, especially at night.

Culled from Vanguard

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