20 Feared Dead, Many Injured In Plateau Crash

No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead while many others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash at Hwan Kibo, in Riyom local government area of Plateau State yesterday evening.

The accident, which occurred at about 5pm, involved a truck and other vehicles, throwing the community into confusion as residents and motorists rushed to the scene to assist the victims.

Sources in the community said many people were trapped in the vehicles following the crash, while several injured victims were evacuated from the scene.

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Plateau State, Corps Commander Adelaja Ogungbemi, said brake failure was responsible for the crash.

Ogungbemi said the failure of the truck’s braking system resulted in the crash involving the truck and other vehicles.

He said, “The crash was caused by brake failure.”

The Sector Commander said many of the injured victims were evacuated from the scene and taken to hospitals for medical attention by FRSC personnel.

He urged motorists to always ensure that their vehicles were properly checked and maintained before embarking on journeys.