A tragic road accident in Abuja claimed one life and left two others injured after a Toyota RAV4 veered off the road and somersaulted. The incident occurred on Friday, January 3, 2024, along the Mabushi-Nicon Junction Expressway.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which skidded off the road, uprooting palm trees planted in the median before overturning. One person died instantly, while two others, including the driver, sustained injuries. Another passenger escaped unhurt.
Emergency responders, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO), and the Nigerian Police, quickly arrived at the scene. They surrounded the wreckage of the vehicle, which bore the registration number ABJ 914 PH.
The deceased has been taken to a morgue, while the injured victims are receiving medical attention at Maitama General Hospital. One of the survivors, who preferred to remain anonymous, attributed the crash to the driverâs alleged fatigue, accusing him of dozing off while behind the wheel.
The accident drew a crowd of onlookers, many of whom expressed their sympathies for the victims.
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