FRSC confirms nine dead in Abuja crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of nine people in a fatal motor accident on the Yangoji-Abaji portion of the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Bisi Kazeem, who confirmed the unfortunate incident in a statement on Sunday said that ten people who sustained injuries were rushed to the hospital.
He stated that the accident occurred at Sabon Gari village, near Gada Biyu, along Abaji – Yangoji road on the Expressway.
He said that the accident involved 22 people all males, out of which nine died, 10 were taken to the hospital and first aid given to two.
Kazeem stated that the accident which occurred around 6:05 am involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with vehicle registration number KTG-450 KQ and Howo Sino truck.
He explained that the bus which was en route Katsina ran into the stationary truck.
According to him, items recovered from the scene of the accident include N3,170, six bags and 4 different mobile phones.
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