The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 12 persons have been k!lled in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Yangoji–Abuja corridor.
Segun Ogungbemide, FRSC spokesperson, said in a statement
that the accident occurred on Sunday at about 11:45 am in Gada Biyu area of
FCT.
Ogungbemide noted that the crash involved four vehicles — a
commercial trailer conveying coal, a commercial bus and two commercial cars.
He said preliminary findings indicated that the incident was
caused by speed violation and dangerous driving on the part of the truck
driver.
“Further investigation revealed that the truck driver was
driving at an excessive speed beyond the prescribed limit for the corridor,
lost control and rammed into already parked vehicles, leading to the fatal
crash,” the statement reads.
The FRSC spokesperson said 18 persons were involved in the
crash, with five of them dying instantly, while the other seven died at the
hospital.
Ogungbemide added that three other victims sustained varying
degrees of injuries, including bruises, cuts, fractures and head injuries, and
are currently receiving medical attention.
“Five victims died instantly at the scene, while seven
others, who were rescued and taken to the hospital, later died from their
injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to 12,” he said.
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