Truck Brake Failure Causes 20 Deaths in Plateau Crash

On October 1, a tragic multiple-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. in Hawan Kibo, Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 individuals. The incident involved a truck that reportedly lost control while descending a steep hill, colliding with other vehicles.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Plateau State, Corps Commander Adelaja Ogungbemi, confirmed the death toll, which included 18 occupants of a commercial bus and two individuals in the truck. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many victims trapped in the wreckage.

Ogungbemi attributed the accident to brake failure and urged motorists to conduct routine vehicle maintenance and exercise caution on steep descents. Rescue operations were initiated promptly, with injured victims transported to nearby hospitals.

The accident has raised renewed concerns regarding road safety on the Hawan Kibo corridor, known for its challenging terrain and history of fatal crashes.