Two persons have reportedly die while 52 others sustained injuries in a road accident in the Jos North LGA of the state.
According to The PUNCH, this was disclosed by the Public Enlightenment Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in the state, Mr Peter Longsan.
He stated that on Sunday night, a truck traveling on Jos-Bauchi route smashed into a number of automobiles.
He declared that the hospital had received the injured patients.
According to the FRSC official, “The crash occurred at about 5pm around Zakaliyo along Jos – Bauchi Road. Fourteen vehicles were affected. The people involved were 54. Unfortunately, two adult females were killed during the incident while 52 persons were injured.”
The FRSC Ambulance and Emergency Response Team stationed along the Jos – Bauchi Route and members of the FRSC Jos Bye Pass Unit Command carried out the rescue effort, according to the Public Enlightenment Officer who blamed brake failure and loss of control for the disaster.
“The injured victims of the crash were taken to Plateau Specialist Hospital and Toro General Hospital for medical attention, while the corpses of the deceased were taken by their family members for burial arrangements after being confirmed dead at the hospital.
“Vehicle operators are advised to ensure proper preventive maintenance of their vehicles, avoid speed, ensure the installation of speed limiting device and should not permit underage driving or unlicensed persons to drive.”
