Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - The Federal Road Safety Corps said eight passengers were burnt to d3ath in a fatal road accident that occurred at Agbede community, along the Benin-Auchi road, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
The Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Cyril
Mathew, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Benin City.
Mathew said eyewitness accounts revealed that the accident happened on
Sunday, March 9, when a truck descending the Ewu Hill from Benin towards Auchi
experienced brake failure and crashed into several vehicles trapped in traffic.
The impact
reportedly ignited a fire, engulfing the vehicles and resulting in multiple
casualties.
He said the crash involved four vehicles, including two tankers carrying
diesel and petroleum products.
"Based on reports from witnesses, one of the tankers lost its
brakes while descending the hill and rammed into other vehicles, sparking a
fire,” he explained.
He further disclosed that two people died on the spot, while four others
were rushed to the hospital.
After the fire was extinguished, he said emergency responders recovered
seven bodies, which included the two that d!ed on Sunday.
"Tragically, one of the injured victims succumbed to his injuries
on Monday morning, bringing the total d3ath toll to eight.
"Eyewitnesses recounted how the truck driver and his assistant
shouted, “No brake! No brake!” before crashing into two other vehicles caught
in the traffic.
“The victims were reportedly trapped in the congestion, and they were
not involved in any illegal fuel scooping,” he said.
The FRSC commander commended his personnel and residents for their swift
response, which helped prevent further casualties.
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