- Number of Vehicles Involved: Seven vehicles were involved in the accident, including a truck that lost control and crashed into other vehicles.
- Casualties: Six people died, and five others sustained injuries in the accident.
- Cause of Accident: The accident occurred when a truck lost its brakes while trying to climb the Okunchi hill at old Zango and rolled backward, crushing two tricycles, three cars, and ramming into another truck.
- Response: The FRSC rescue operatives arrived at the scene, rushed the injured to the Referral Hospital in Okene for treatment, and deposited the corpses of the dead at the mortuary of the Okene General Hospital.
- Action by FRSC: The FRSC urged motorists to adhere to traffic rules and regulations to reduce road crashes and carnage on Nigerian roads.
A tragic road accident occurred in Kogi State’s Adavi Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuring five others. The accident involved seven vehicles, including a truck that lost control while navigating the Okunchi hill and crashed into other vehicles.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, stating that their rescue team responded promptly to the scene. The injured were rushed to the Referral Hospital in Okene for medical attention, while the deceased were taken to the mortuary of the Okene General Hospital.
The FRSC attributed the accident to the truck’s brake failure and urged motorists to adhere to traffic rules and regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future. The agency also commended the efforts of their personnel and other security agencies for working together to clear the gridlock and restore traffic flow on the highway.
