Two passengers sustained multiple injuries after a Toyota Corolla commercial vehicle carrying six passengers crashed into a nearby bush along the Makurdi-Aliade Road in Benue State on Thursday morning.
Key Highlights
- Two passengers sustained multiple injuries in the crash.
- The Toyota Corolla commercial vehicle was carrying six passengers.
- The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. along kilometre five of the Makurdi-Aliade Road.
- No life was lost in the accident.
- An eyewitness attributed the crash to alleged excessive speed.
- FRSC urged commercial drivers to observe speed limits to prevent road crashes.
Accident Occurs Along Makurdi-Aliade Road
The accident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday near kilometre five of the Makurdi-Aliade Road, as the commercial vehicle was travelling towards Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
Sources said the driver was allegedly travelling at high speed when the vehicle lost its lane and veered into the nearby bush.
The crash occurred close to the vehicle’s destination in Makurdi.
Two Passengers Sustain Multiple Injuries
An eyewitness said the accident might have been avoided if the driver had reduced speed while travelling along the highway.
According to the eyewitness, the vehicle left the paved road and crashed into rocks and trees in the bush, causing injuries to some of the passengers.
Two of the six passengers reportedly sustained multiple injuries in the crash.
However, no death was recorded.
FRSC Confirms Makurdi-Aliade Road Crash
The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Benue State, Ngozi Ahula, confirmed the incident.
Ahula cautioned commercial drivers against excessive speed, particularly on highways, urging motorists to obey prescribed speed limits to reduce road crashes across the state.
The FRSC official stressed the importance of responsible driving as motorists use major highways in Benue State.
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Road Safety Concerns in Benue
The Makurdi-Aliade Road crash has again highlighted the dangers associated with excessive speed on major highways.
Although no life was lost in the latest incident, the injuries sustained by two passengers underscore the potential consequences of speeding and loss of vehicle control.
The FRSC has continued to urge motorists, especially commercial drivers, to exercise caution and observe speed limits while travelling.
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