Auto crash kills 7, injures 5 in Kogi
Story from Rabi’atu, Lokoja
No fewer than seven persons have died and five others injured in an auto-head-on-collision in Kogi State.
Mr Stephen Dawulung, Kogi Sector Commander, Federal Road Safely Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in Lokoja.
According to the FRSC sector commander, the incident occurred around 4.40 AM on Thursday, when a Toyota Hiace bus had a head-on collision with a DAF Articulated Vehicle at Akpanya near Koton Karfe on Abuja-Lokoja road.
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“When the two vehicles collided, seven persons died instantly and five persons sustained injuries.
“Our officers, who quickly rushed to the scene when alerted, were able to assist and evacuate the victims, especially the injured, for medical attention.
“The injured ones were rushed to Koton Karfe Hospital, where they are being treated by medical personnel while the corpses were deposited at the mortuary,” he said.
Dawulung further stated that the accident was caused by speed and route violation by either of the affected vehicles.
The FRSC sector commander advised people, especially drivers to desist from night journies and speeding while being cautious enough to maintain their lanes, to avoid road crashes.
