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A road accident on Monday morning claimed two lives in the Kwang community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, after a trailer and a Toyota Corolla collided near a filling station.
The crash, which occurred around 8:10 a.m., involved five occupants.
Confirming the incident, the Plateau State Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) Public Education Officer, Peter Longsan, said the collision involved a trailer and a Toyota vehicle, adding that emergency responders later handled the situation.
He said two of the occupants died in the crash.
“Yes, the road traffic crash happened around 8:10 am today (Monday) involving a trailer and one other Toyota vehicle.
“Unfortunately, two people were killed during the incident. They were five people involved,” Longsan said.
According to him, police officers were the first to arrive at the scene and evacuated the remains of the victims to the Plateau State Specialist Hospital.
He added that FRSC personnel later cleared debris from the road to restore traffic flow.
“Policemen arrived there before our men and they were able to carry the corpses of the deceased to the Plateau State Specialists Hospital where they were deposited.
“Meanwhile, our men ensured there was no obstruction and were able to clear all obstructions on that road,” Longsan stated.
Longsan attributed the crash to speeding and dangerous driving, warning motorists against violating speed limits.
He explained that trailers, restricted from inner-city roads, often divert to the bypass where some drivers tend to over-speed, increasing the risk of crashes.
He urged motorists to exercise caution, especially when using alternative routes.
“We advise that if they are taking the bypass, they should move at a reasonable speed so that they don’t constitute danger to other road users,” he said.
