Truck Crash Claims 20 Lives on Hawan Kibo Road

On Friday evening, a fatal road crash occurred on Hawan Kibo Road in the Riyom Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of twenty individuals. The incident involved a truck with faulty brakes that crashed into several vehicles, including a Hummer bus filled with passengers and a motorcycle.

Witnesses and officials reported that the truck's brakes failed, causing it to veer into oncoming traffic heading towards Jos. Upon impact, the Hummer bus caught fire, leading to the tragic loss of 18 passengers who were trapped inside.

Additionally, two motorcyclists who were caught in the crash also died at the scene. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander for Plateau State, Corps Commander Adelaja Ogungbemi, confirmed the incident during a telephone interview and stated that FRSC personnel had been dispatched to manage the scene.

He urged motorists to conduct regular vehicle checks, emphasizing that many fatal crashes in Nigeria are preventable due to poor vehicle maintenance and excessive speed.