The gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja highway has eased for motorists and commuters, as the Federal Road Safety Corps has opened a second lane for traffic flow.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has expressed frustration with motorists for not cooperating with its personnel on the Lokoja-Abuja road.
According to the FRSC sector commander, the crash resulted from excessive speed by the driver.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property along highway corridors in Kogi.
FRSC stated that among the 19 burnt to death were five children.
Mr Tsukwam said that tow vans had been deployed to remove faulty vehicles from roads across the state.
Mr Tsukwam assured that the FRSC would conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and provide updates.
The FRSC boss said a woman was crushed by a truck, and the incident would have been avoided if the parties had been careful.
He urged residents of the area to remain calm and cooperate with emergency responders.
He also said that 524 traffic crashes occurred in the state in 2022.
