Twelve persons were said to have died on while 30 others were injured in an auto crash at the Hawan-Kibo community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The accident occured when a loaded trailer with bags of grains and human beings and was descending a hill on the dilapidated road crashed into a ditch.
Eyewitnesses said the driver of the trailer lost control while descending the slope and spilled its contents on the road before going into the ditch, leaving many of the victims dead on the spot.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Plateau state, Mr Godwin Alphonsus, confirmed the accident.
He said, “It was a lone crash. The trailer was carrying bags of grains and human beings. It had a brake failure and crashed into a ditch while descending a hill.
“Since then, our men in Hawan-Kibo have been trying to rescue the victims. From the records so far, 11 persons died on the spot while 30 persons have been rescued and taken to the hospital.
“Only this evening, I learnt that one of the injured victims has also given up, bringing the number of deceased persons to 12.”
The sector commander appealed to motorists to be extra vigilant while driving.
He said a situation whereby vehicles meant to carry loads were loaded with human beings at the same time should be discouraged.
“We have always told them to avoid carrying human beings with their loads. This is very dangerous and that is why people should avoid entering such vehicles for their safety,” he cautioned.
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