The Federal Road Safety Corps has rescued thirteen people from an accident involving a tanker and other vehicles in Enugu State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA.
According to the statement, a total of 31 people were involved in the crash that occurred as a result of break failure,10 were rescued with different degrees of injuries, 3 got rescued unharmed while 18 burnt beyond recognition.
“The crash occurred as a result of break failure involved 17 vehicles in the category of 1 petroleum ladened tanker, 1 water tanker, 15 other vehicles and 1 tricycle.
“The rescue teams of the Federal Road Safety Corps have endured another long duration of tactical operations as they successfully rescued 13 motorists from a fire related crash today 25 January, 2024 in Enugu.
“From the preliminary report received by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, the tanker which was loaded with premium motor spirit experienced break failure and the driver lost grip of the wheels before crashing onto the 17 vehicles leading to a fire outbreak that left 11 vehicles burnt.
“The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Bar. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Honourable Commissioners for Transportation and Health, Enugu State Commissioner of Police, FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of RS9 ENUGU, the Sector Commander Enugu and State Director Department of State Services all participated in the rescue operations.
“In other to ensure ease of movement along that route, traffic has been diverted to the inward Enugu lane. While evacuation of burnt vehicles is on-going.
“The Corps Marshal has therefore called on motorists plying the said road to exercise caution and use the alternative routes for safety and ease of vehicular movement while he commiserates with the families of the victims and wishes the injured quick recovery,” the statement read.
