Father and Son Die in Jos Tricycle Fire After Crash

A tragic road crash occurred in the Sabon Barki area of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of a man and his son, who were burnt beyond recognition. The incident took place around 4:20 p.m. on a Sunday as the family was returning from church.

Eyewitness Kefas Gyang reported that a commercial tricycle, known as Keke NAPEP, was struck by a bus, leading to the fire. The man's wife suffered a broken leg, while two of their children and the tricycle driver were hospitalized for treatment.

Gyang recounted witnessing the aftermath, stating that the fire was too intense for bystanders to manage and that he arrived at the scene after the collision. He also mentioned that the driver of the bus fled the scene following the crash.