NEWS DIGEST– Along Kaduna-Abuja highway near Sabon Gaya, Kakau axis, a commercial vehicle registered as DKA 555 XF, was involved in a collision that resulted in the loss of six lives.
The accident took place around 7 a.m. yesterday when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and collided with a concrete barricade, according to reports.
Kabir Yusuf Nadabo, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna State, confirmed the incident, saying that the bodies of the victims have been transported to the morgue at St. Gerald Catholic Hospital in Kakuri, Kaduna South LGA.
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Nadabo identified several factors that contributed to the crash, including loss of control, over speeding, and a burst tire. In light of this tragic event, he urged drivers to exercise caution and drive responsibly. Expressing concern about the timing of most accidents on the highway, the sector commander highlighted that they tend to occur between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., as well as between 8pm and 10pm During these hours, commercial drivers operating overloaded vehicles often assume that there is no presence of FRSC personnel on the road.
The FRSC has consistently cautioned motorists against creating illegal diversions to prevent unfortunate incidents like the one witnessed recently. The sector commander stressed the importance of patience, particularly on the section of the Kaduna-Abuja road currently undergoing reconstruction.
He expressed his sadness over the incident and hoped that it would serve as a lesson for all, underlining the significance of exercising patience and responsible driving.
