Four persons have been reported dead while one other injured in a lone accident on Sunday in Nami village, Agai Local Government Area, Niger State.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the incident has been confirmed by the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Niger, Mr Kumar Tsukwam.
According to him, the accident occurred at about 10.00 p.m. on Sunday night.
He stated that the articulated van carrying 49 male passengers from Lagos to Kano State was loaded with chemicals.
“Forty nine male persons were involved in the accident; four of them died, while three others sustained injuries and 42 escaped unhurt.
“The injured victims were rescued and taken to the General hospital Lapai, while the dead were deposited at the same hospital mortuary in Lapai.
“The vehicle and items recovered were handed over to the Police outpost office at Nami village for safe keeping,” he said.
Tsukwam blamed the collision on speeding and the driver’s lack of control, and he recommended motorists to always stay within the speed limit to avoid accidents.
