Not fewer than 20 persons have died in a road crash involving three vehicles and a motorcycle at Hawan Kibo community of Riyom local government area of Plateau State.
Mr Adelaja Ogungbemi, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in the state disclosed this in Jos.
Ogungbemi, who said that the crash occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday, attributed the incident to break failure.
He explained that 18 of the deceased persons were passengers in a Yankari Express Toyota Hummer Bus travelling to Abuja, adding that the two others were on a motorcycle.
“The crash occurred after a Howo truck suffered brake failure and rammed into a Toyota hummer bus, Toyota Corolla and motorcycle.
“The deceased persons are all male adults. Other persons involved in the crash are being accounted for,” he said.
Ogungbemi advised motorists to desist from speeding and ensure regular vehicle maintenance to prevent avoidable crashes.
He also urged drivers to inspect their vehicles before embarking on trips, stressing that proper checks could help detect mechanical faults that could lead to avoidable road crashes.
“Vehicle inspection before taking off is very important. Motorists should make vehicle maintenance a priority and avoid speeding on highways,” he advised.
The sector commander commiserated with the families of those who lost their loved ones and urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly when travelling with passengers in their vehicles.
Source: NAN
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