A heavily loaded truck crushed four vehicles close to Karu Bridge on the ever-busy Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Expressway in Abuja on Sunday, June 3rd.
The multiple crash in Abuja was said to have caused heavy traffic on the road.
NAN, However, reports that the personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Police Force arrived at the scene almost immediately and diverted the traffic to the parking lane.
According to the Federal Capital Territory Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr Samuel Ochi, the accident occurred around 9:30am, but no life was lost and those that sustained injuries were taken to the hospital for treatment.
“The Unit Commander of FRSC and some of our personnel were at the scene of the crash. Actually, our truck is on its way to remove the wreckage on the road but nobody died.”
“They will clear the road, they have diverted traffic from the main road to the parking lane. FRSC Ambulance has evacuated the injured persons to Asokoro General Hospital, Abuja for treatment.”
Mr. Ikharo Attah, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, on Monitoring, Inspection, and Enforcement, said the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) was not comfortable with the happenings on that road.
“Since the road is almost completed and with the smoothness of the road you will recall that the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello had spoken to the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to ensure speedy completion of the road.
“And just after the road was completed, the speed by drivers on the road is worrisome and the rate of accident involving trailers is getting very disturbing.
“If you observed on Saturday, July 2, just 24 hours ago we had a multiple accidents involving Truck and Sharon vehicle and now this Sunday morning we are experiencing this disturbing one again.
“We thank God no life is lost,” he said.
He enjoined all road users especially truck drivers to put their trucks in good condition before making use of the road.