A man and his son have died after a commercial tricycle caught fire following a road crash at Sabon Barki in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Three other people sustained injuries in the incident.
The crash occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as the family was returning from church in a tricycle popularly known as Keke NAPEP.
According to an eyewitness, Kefas Gyang, the tricycle caught fire after being hit by another vehicle, leaving the victims trapped in the flames.
The deceased man’s wife reportedly sustained a broken leg, while two other children and the tricycle rider were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
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Gyang, who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, said efforts by people around to rescue the victims were unsuccessful because the fire was too intense.
He also alleged that the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene after the collision.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Plateau State Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Peter Longsan, were unsuccessful as of the time of reporting.
The tragic incident has once again raised concerns about road safety and the dangers of road crashes, particularly when vehicles catch fire after collisions.
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