6 dead, and several others injured in Abuja road accident
Friday, 10 September 2010
Mr Funmibi Olawoyi of the FCT sector command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, that the accident occurred when a tanker, loaded with fuel with registration number ST 861 FKG, ran into 10 vehicles as a result of brake failure.
Mr Ohepo Ugbo, FRSC Unit Commander in Nyanya, said that the incident occurred around 5p.m.
He said that six people died on the spot while several others sustained varying degree of injury. One of the vehicles with registration number BM 130KUJ that was involved in the accident.
“We made spirited efforts to rescue the victims to no avail because our fire extinguishers were not enough,” Ugbo said and urged the Federal Government to do something to prevent the incessant accidents on the road.
NAN reported that the remains of those who lost their lives as well as those who sustained injuries had been taken to Asokoro hospital.
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