No fewer than two persons were feared dead, and one sustained injuries in a fatal crash along Eket-Oron road at about 12:00 p.m., involving a Mitsubishi bus on Sunday. 

The sector commander, FRSC, Akwa Ibom Command, Matthew Olonisaye, disclosed this in a statement to journalists in Uyo on Sunday.

Mr Olonisaye attributed the crash to speeding and route violation and cautioned drivers against reckless driving to avoid further road crashes, especially during the rainy season.

“A fatal crash occurred on Sunday, August 13, 2023, along Eket-Oron road at about 12:00 hrs, involving a Mitsubishi Bus (L300) with registration number JJJ 24 XB and a Hyundai Accent with registration number JJJ 773 FQ.

“Two of the three adult men involved were confirmed dead, while one sustained injury.

“After the immediate evacuation of the victims to the hospital, the road was cleared of obstructions to enable free-flow of traffic to resume,” Mr Olonisaye said.

Mr Olonisaye described the crash as an unfortunate incident that could have been avoided should the people stop abusing highways and obeying traffic rules.

The sector commander said the corps would continue sensitising and enlightening motorists on safe road use culture to avert such road carnages.

He warned all road users against all such actions that tend to undermine the safety of road users, as any lives lost can not be recovered.

The sector commander commiserated with the deceased’s family and wished the injured a quick recovery.

Mr Olonisaye urged all road users to strictly adhere to all road usage rules to avoid losing lives and property.

(NAN)