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By Amanabo Ocholi | Lokoja, Kogi State
A tragic street accident on Monday night time claimed the lives of six people and left 5 others critically injured in Okengwe, Okene Native Authorities Space of Kogi State. The a number of automobile crash occurred round 8:30 PM at Previous Zango Junction within the Okunchi group, when a heavy-duty articulated truck misplaced management whereas ascending the Okengwe hill.
In keeping with a press release by the Performing Sector Commander of the Federal Street Security Corps (FRSC), Mr. Samuel Ogundayo, seven autos have been concerned within the crash, together with two tricycles, three automobiles, and one other truck that was rammed by the out-of-control automobile.
“It was a tragic and really unlucky incident. The articulated automobile misplaced management on the hill, resulting in a sequence response of collisions,” Ogundayo confirmed whereas briefing newsmen in Lokoja on Tuesday.
Emergency Response and Casualty Replace
FRSC officers, in collaboration with different emergency responders, shortly mobilized to the scene to hold out rescue operations. The 5 injured victims have been promptly taken to the Referral Hospital, Okene, for emergency medical care, whereas the our bodies of the deceased have been deposited on the Onene Normal Hospital Mortuary.
“Our rescue staff responded swiftly to attenuate casualties. We additionally needed to coordinate with different safety companies to clear the heavy gridlock and restore the free circulation of site visitors,” Ogundayo added.
Security Advisory from FRSC
The FRSC has suggested motorists, particularly these driving by hilly terrains like Okengwe, to take care of a protected distance from heavy-duty autos and all the time guarantee automobile upkeep checks earlier than embarking on long-distance journey.
“Break failure and reckless overtaking stay main causes of such lethal street crashes. Motorists should obey site visitors guidelines and be vigilant always,” he emphasised.
The FRSC Commander reiterated the significance of street security consciousness, particularly alongside main routes like Lokoja–Okene–Auchi Street, infamous for prime site visitors volumes and deadly accidents.
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