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Tragedy as multiple-vehicle crash kills 20, injures many in Plateau
No fewer than 20 people were feared dead, while several others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident at Hwan Kibo in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The crash occurred at about 5pm on Friday and reportedly involved a truck and other vehicles.
The accident caused panic in the community as residents and motorists rushed to the scene to rescue victims and assist those trapped in the vehicles.
Sources in the area said several people were trapped following the crash, while many injured victims were evacuated and taken away from the scene for medical attention.
Confirming the incident, the Plateau State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander Adelaja Ogungbemi, attributed the crash to brake failure.
Ogungbemi said the failure of the truck’s braking system resulted in the crash involving the truck and other vehicles.
He said, “The crash was caused by brake failure.”
The sector commander said many of the injured victims had been evacuated from the scene and taken to hospitals for medical attention by FRSC personnel.
He urged motorists to always ensure that their vehicles were properly checked and maintained before embarking on journeys.
Ogungbemi particularly advised motorists to pay attention to their braking systems and other critical components of their vehicles to prevent avoidable crashes.
He expressed concern over the loss of lives and injuries recorded in the crash, urging motorists to exercise caution and promptly fix mechanical faults before driving on the highway.
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