Abuja, Nigeria — Authorities reported no fatalities following a multi-vehicle accident at the Karu Bridge in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) disclosed that three individuals were injured in the crash, which involved a total of six vehicles.
According to FRSC’s Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the collision occurred around 3 p.m. on the busy Aya-Nyanya route. The vehicles implicated included a Dangote truck, a Setraco construction bus, a commercial Peugeot J5, a black Toyota Camry, a Bajaj motorcycle, and a Peugeot 406.
Ogungbemide noted that a total of 35 people were involved in the incident, comprising 30 men and five women. Three males sustained injuries described as head trauma, fractures, and bruises. Despite the severity of the situation, no lives were lost.
Investigators attributed the cause of the accident to a loss of vehicle control, compounded by insufficient road signage in the construction zone, which is currently managed by a Chinese construction firm. The FRSC emphasized the need for effective road signals at active work sites to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Emergency responders promptly transported the injured victims to Asokoro General Hospital and Nyanya General Hospital for treatment. Officers from FRSC, along with local police, were quickly on the scene to facilitate rescue operations, clear debris, and regulate traffic flow in the area.
Currently, the involved vehicles have been secured at the Karu Police Division, pending further investigation. The road safety agency has called on construction companies to take greater responsibility in ensuring road safety measures are in place to mitigate risks during construction activities.
As road traffic incidents continue to pose significant challenges in Nigeria, authorities remind the public of the importance of safe driving practices and adherence to road safety regulations.