Abuja Road Crash Claims 9 Lives
- Leaves 10 persons injured
Nine travelers have been confirmed dead while 10 others were injured in an auto crash that occurred at Yangoji-Abaji portion of the Abuja-Lokoja expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Bisi Kazeem, who confirmed the incident, said the crash involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with vehicle registration number KTG-450 KQ and Howo Sino truck at about 06:05 am on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Kazeem said the passenger bus was coming from Osun State and heading to Katsina State but unfortunately crashed into the stationary truck.
According to him, the accident occurred around Sabon Gari village, near Gada Biyu, along Abaji – Yangoji area on the highway.
He said both vehicles involved were for commercial purposes, adding; “Twenty-two people were involved in the crash. They were all male. Ten were injured and nine were killed. First aid was given to two.”
The official further disclosed that “The FRSC recovered N3,170, six bags and four (4) different mobile phones” at the accident scene.
