According to him, FRSC personnel had cleared off all obstruction on the expressway caused by the accident.
The FRSC spokesman commended road users for their cooperation and understanding during the emergency response.
Mr Dahunsi noted that the ember period was traditionally marked by heavy vehicular movement.
She said that the number of fatal accidents dropped to six, indicating 17 per cent decrease.
LASTMA said officials of the state fire service and rescue team soon arrived at the scene and were making efforts to prevent a fire disaster.
He said excessive speed and route violation were suspected causes.
Mr Kaura said 10 people were affected by the crash, which claimed the lives of three people, while two others died on their way to the hospital.
The state FRSC sector commander, Apaji Boyi, said 10 other persons sustained various degrees of injuries in the crash.
Mr Leye said the accident occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
The FRSC spokesperson said the accident occurred at about 12:15 p.m. in the Danmasara village on the Dutse-Kwanar Huguma road.
