20 Confirmed Dead in Plateau State Auto Crash
On Friday, a tragic motor accident occurred at approximately 5pm in the Hawan Kibo community, located in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in at least 20 confirmed fatalities. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State, Corps Commander Adelaja Ogungbemi, verified the death toll in a telephone interview, stating that rescue operations were underway.
Eyewitness Moses Gyang recounted the vehicle losing control while descending a hill, leading to chaos as people shouted for help. Another eyewitness described the scene as heartbreaking, noting that rescue efforts were hindered by the crowd.
The FRSC attributed the accident to brake failure and urged motorists to conduct vehicle checks and drive cautiously, especially on bends. As of the report's filing, FRSC officials remained at the scene, continuing to evacuate injured victims to hospitals.
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