Seven persons have been confirmed dead and five others injured in a head-on collision between a vehicle and a Toyota Hiace bus near Koton Karfe, on the Lokoja-Abuja highway, Kogi State.
Kogi Sector Commander, Federal Road Safely Corps (FRSC), Mr. Stephen Dawulung confirmed the incident, saying the accident happened on Thursday.
He said, “When the two vehicles collided, seven persons died instantly and five persons sustained injuries.
“Our officers, who quickly rushed to the scene when alerted, were able to assist in evacuating the victims, especially the injured, for medical attention.
“Already, the injured were rushed to Koton Karfe Hospital, where they are being treated by medical personnel while the corpses were deposited at the mortuary”.
The FRSC added that the accident was caused by speeding and route violation by either of the affected vehicles.
The sector commander, therefore, cautioned motorists, especially drivers against night traveling and speeding warned them to always maintain their lanes.