Seven killed, five injured in Kogi auto crash
No fewer than seven people died and five others injured in a Kogi head-on collision crash on Thursday.
Stephen Dawulung, FRSC sector commander in Kogi confirmed the incident in Lokoja. According to him, the crash occurred around 4:40 a.m. 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.
“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 at evacuating the victims, especially the injured, for medical attention,” stated the FRSC commander.
He added, “Already the injured were rushed to Koton Karfe Hospital, where they are being treated by medical personnel while the corpses are deposited at the mortuary.”
Mr 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 journeys and speeding.
(NAN)
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