Three Burnt To Death In Kogi Motor Accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps said on Wednesday that three persons were burnt to death in an accident at the Total filling station area of Okene, Kogi State.
Adelaja Ogungbemi, FRSC Unit Head in Okene, told newsmen that many people also sustained varying degrees of injuries and seven vehicles were completely burnt in the
accident.
He said that the accident, which happened at about 11:16pm on December 18, occurred when a fully loaded truck descending the slope lost its brake and in the process rammed into other vehicles.
Ogunbgemi said the impact ignited a fire, which consumed the vehicles and their occupants.
He said the timely intervention of his men and the support from people around prevented what could have resulted in
a major disaster.
According to him, the rescue efforts was hampered by the raging inferno as three trapped occupants were burnt to death.
He said the rescue efforts lasted till about 10am of Wednesday, adding that the road had been cleared of obstruction to allow for free flow of traffic.
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