From Sola Ojo, Abuja
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, has confirmed that four persons lost their lives in a road crash that occurred along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on Sunday.
The Sector Commander, RS1 Kaduna, Corps Commander Iliyasu Tijjani, who confirmed the incident to Daily Sun via his mobile line, said the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. at Kakau, near Gonin Gora, on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis.
According to him, the crash involved two vehicles, a gas-laden tanker and a Toyota Hilux.
He said the two vehicles were heading towards Kaduna.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the Hilux, which was reportedly on high speed, rammed into the moving gas tanker from behind.
“The crash was caused by excessive speeding and dangerous overtaking,” Tijjani said.
He explained that five persons were in the Hilux vehicle at the time of the crash, four males and one female.
“Unfortunately, the four male occupants were confirmed dead at St. Gerard Hospital, while the only female passenger is currently receiving treatment at the FRSC Clinic, Tollgate, Kaduna,” he added.
The Sector Commander cautioned motorists against speeding and reckless driving, urging them to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and drive within approved speed limits to avoid further tragedies.
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