ELEVEN DIE IN NASARAWA ROAD ACCIDENT

 “Three vehicles and 15 people were also involved in the accident. Four persons were injured while 11 persons were killed. The vehicles are, one ‘Boxer’, one ‘Sharon’, one motorcycle and one heavy duty trailer,” he said.

The Sector Commander added that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials on learning of the incident swiftly moved to the scene to attend and evacuate those affected to the nearest hospital, stating that information has it that trailer landed on one of the vehicles making it difficult for occupants from coming out of the vehicle.

 “Our officers and men have gone there and attended to those affected. Information I received is that the trailer landed on one of the vehicles preventing occupants from coming out of the vehicle as they were trapped inside,” he said.

Penpushing further reports that, Maiwada-Kugu appealed to drivers to always be cautious especially when on high speed or about to overtake other vehicles ahead of them so as to prevent unfortunate accidents.