A deadly head-on accident at the Batati/Lanle Street in Niger Atmosphere has claimed the lives of 8 farmers in a terrible highway clash involving a Toyota Corolla and a tanker trailer.
The tragedy took place at about 8 pm on Monday because the Toyota Corolla, reportedly rushing, tried to overhaul some other automobile however collided with an oncoming tanker heading to Lagos to load gas.
The sufferers, recognized as farmers who had migrated from Niger Zone B to Dasu village in Lavun Native Executive Segment because of lack of confidence, had been overwhelmed past reputation within the clash.
Talking to The PUNCH, an witness who most well-liked to stay nameless described the clash as a frightening scene.
“It was a terrible sight. All the victims were men of different age groups, and their bodies were crushed beyond recognition. Road Safety needs to caution drivers about overspeeding and overtaking recklessly on our roads,” he stated.
The Worker Commander of the Street Shipping Employers’ Affiliation of Nigeria, Kutigi Department, Mohammed Sanusi, showed the incident and expressed sadness over the status of the sufferers.
“I was shocked by what I saw. The bodies were in a terrible state. Tears ran uncontrollably down my face. May God Almighty forgive their shortcomings,” Sanusi lamented.
He recommended team of workers from the Federal Street Protection Corps, the Purple Go, and RTEAN for his or her efforts in evacuating the our bodies from the scene. The sufferers had been buried in Dasu village on Tuesday.
As of the month of submitting this record, incorrect legit statements were issued by means of the Niger Atmosphere Executive, the Atmosphere Police Command, or the Federal Street Protection Corps in regards to the clash.
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