A a number of highway visitors crash occurred round Kugbo Furnishings Market axis of the AYA–Nyanya route within the Federal Capital Territory on Monday night, injuring two out of 39 passengers.
The Federal Highway Security Corps’ Public Schooling Officer, Felicia Kalu, mentioned the crash concerned six automobiles, together with two tippers, a business bus, and personal automobiles.
“In a coordinated rescue effort, officers efficiently extricated a trapped sufferer from one of many closely broken tippers and administered first help earlier than evacuating him to the Nationwide Hospital for complete medical consideration,” Kalu mentioned within the assertion.
“A complete of 39 individuals have been concerned within the crash, with 2 male victims sustaining accidents starting from bruises to fractures. One of many victims obtained speedy first help on the scene as personnel labored tirelessly to stabilise the state of affairs, forestall additional casualties, and make sure the security of different highway customers,” she added.
Based on her, the Unit Commander led officers and marshals on the bottom to coordinate the rescue and visitors administration operations, whereas heavy-duty restoration tools was mobilised to take away the crashed automobiles that obstructed the freeway.
She additionally famous that by way of coordinated visitors management measures, the Corps operatives prevented a possible gridlock and restored regular visitors movement alongside the busy AYA–Nyanya hall.
“Following the profitable rescue and evacuation of victims, automobiles concerned within the crash have been handed over to the Karu Police Division for additional investigation,” she mentioned.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, who coordinated the rescue and clearance operation, reaffirmed FRSC’s dedication to defending lives on Nigerian roads by way of speedy emergency response, skilled rescue operations, and efficient visitors administration.