THE Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) Unit Commander in charge of Karu, Ofor Audu, has confirmed that three people were injured in an accident involving a trailer that rammed into a mini truck transporting sachet water at the popular Karu Bridge, along the expressway linking Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory, on Monday, May 19.
Audu said that there were no fatalities in the accident. He noted that the injured victims were taken to Nyanya hospital for treatment.
Audu explained that an articulated truck rear-ended the mini truck loaded with sachet water, causing severe damage to the vehicle. He added that the trailer’s driver attempted to flee the scene but was pursued and apprehended by police officers.
The ICIR reports that the accident occurred less than 24 hours after a deadly crash claimed lives at the same location on Sunday, May 18, causing serious gridlock on the road.
It is worth noting that so far this year, the Karu Bridge, along the Nyanya-Keffi road, which connects Benue and Plateau states, has recorded at least three fatal accidents.
In March, the police confirmed that six people lost their lives, and 14 vehicles were burnt in the explosion from a tanker accident within the area.
A heavily loaded Dangote truck lost control and crashed into vehicles in traffic, leading to the explosion. Emergency responders battled the raging flames and thick smoke to rescue people trapped in the inferno.
Nanji is an investigative journalist with the ICIR. She has years of experience in reporting and broadcasting human angle stories, gender inequalities, minority stories, and human rights issues.