A tragic road accident on Friday, December 19, along the Ejule-Enugu highway in Kogi state claimed the lives of twelve people, including a child, and left two others injured.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kogi state sector commander, Tenimu Etuku, in a statement on Saturday, the crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. in Iboko community, Idah local government area.
Etuku said the accident involved an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus operated by Romchi Mass Transit, which was traveling from Abuja to the eastern part of the country.
The bus collided with a parked, faulty articulated vehicle.
The sector commander attributed the crash to overspeeding.
FRSC rescue teams were promptly deployed, evacuating the injured to Mercy of Jesus hospital in Ejule, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited in a morgue.
Etuku extended condolences to the families of the victims.
He urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere to traffic regulations, and avoid reckless driving, particularly during the yuletide season, to prevent further accidents.
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