FRSC confirms death of eight university students in road accident
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Thursday when eight students of the University of Jos(UNIJOS), Plateau State, died in an auto crash.
Confirming the accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the people died in the fatal crash that occurred on Zaria Road in Jos.
The Plateau State Sector Command said it received a distress call at about 2:30 am and immediately deployed rescue personnel to the scene.
“The crash involved a trailer and a bus conveying eleven male students of the University of Jos,” FRSC disclosed.
The Sector Commander, Olajide Mogaji, explained that seven of the victims were found lifeless at the scene and were later certified dead by medical personnel.
Another victim died in hospital, raising the death toll to eight, while the remaining three survivors are undergoing treatment.
“The crash involved two vehicles, a trailer and a bus. Eleven people were on board the bus and were said to be students of the University of Jos.
“On arrival, seven people were suspected to be dead on the spot, as they were eventually certified to be dead by the doctor; another victim died in the hospital, bringing the total number of the deceased to eight.
“Three others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. All victims were males.
“An eyewitness testified that the bus was at a high speed and engaged in wrongful overtaking, which led to loss of control and the eventual crash.
“Meanwhile, a detailed investigation is still ongoing,” the Sector Commander said in a statement.
He urged motorists to avoid night travels, speeding, dangerous driving, and driving when fatigued or unwell.
He warned that such behaviours are major contributors to road crashes, and also appealed to the public to utilise the FRSC toll-free emergency number, 122, to report incidents promptly.
