Thirteen persons on Friday died in a road accident on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway, the Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said.
According to Kabir Nadabo, the FRSC Sector Commander, the bodies have been moved to St. Gerrard’s Hospital while 3 persons who survived were immediately conveyed to AP Smart Hospital, Kakuri.
“The road traffic crash occurred near Olam farm on Kaduna-Abuja highway about 3 pm when a Toyota Hiace marked GTG 96YA carrying 11 persons collided with a Golf Salon marked RBC 369XE with five passengers.”
“As we enter the ember season fully, motorists are reminded of the need to adhere to basic safety ethics while travelling.”
Nadabo admonished drivers to abide by the requisite speed limits, adding that
the FRSC is committed to ensuring that roads are safe for all users.