2 dead, 12 injured in Kogi road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Command, said a road accident claimed the lives of two persons while 12 others were injured on Sunday in the state.
The lone crash involved a Toyota Hiace bus conveying 18 persons, including the driver.
The Sector Commander in the state, Stephen Dawulung, said that the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. at Irepeni village along Zariagi-Okene road.
Mr Dawulung explained that the crash was caused by speed and a tyre burst that caused the vehicle to summersault.
“The injured have already been conveyed to Kekere Hospital, Kabba Junction, Zariagi by our personnel who carried out the rescue operation.
“Already, the corpses of the dead passengers have been claimed by relatives for burial,” he said.
The sector commander sympathised with families of the victims and urged drivers to avoid night journeys, speed and use of worn out or expired tyres.
He also charged motorists to always observe 40 minutes rest after every four hours drive, to ward off fatigue and drowsiness.
Mr Dawulung thanked the military for the security cover provided to FRSC personnel that conducted the rescue operation.
He solicited for more synergy with all security agencies to save lives and property on highways.
(NAN)
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