The Kogi State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that seven people were killed and five were injured on Thursday when two vehicles collided head-on along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway.
Stephen Dawulung, FRSC Sector Commander for Kogi, confirmed the incident to reporters in Lokoja on Friday.
According to the FRSC commander, the incident occurred on Thursday when a Toyota Hiace bus collided head-on with a DAF Articulated Vehicle near Koton Karfe on the Abuja-Lokoja Road in Akpanya.
“When the two vehicles collided, seven persons died instantly and five persons sustained injuries.
“Our officers, who quickly rushed to the scene when alerted, were able to assist in evacuating the victims, especially the injured, for medical attention.
“Already, the injured were rushed to Koton Karfe Hospital, where they are being treated by medical personnel while the corpses are deposited at the mortuary,’’ he said.
Dawulung further stated that the accident was caused by speed and route violation by either of the affected vehicles.
The FRSC sector commander advised people, especially drivers to desist from night journeys and speeding while being cautious enough to maintain their lanes, to avoid road crashes.