A devastating road accident occurred at the Secretariat Junction in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Thursday night, leaving 14 people hospitalized.
The accident involved a truck loaded with human beings and cows, which fell off the overhead bridge in the area.
According to eyewitnesses, the truck was traveling from Adamawa State to Lagos when it suddenly lost control and plummeted to the ground below. The impact of the crash was severe, causing multiple injuries and extensive damage to the vehicle.
The Sector Commander for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State, Mr. Maxwell Lede, confirmed the crash in a preliminary report. According to him, the driver of the articulated vehicle, Muhammad Mandir Yusuf, was carrying 32 people and cows when the incident occurred.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but authorities suspect that speeding and reckless driving may have contributed to the crash. The FRSC and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) are working together to manage traffic and prevent secondary crashes.
The injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals, including the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Bingham University Teaching Hospital, and the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), for treatment.
The crash has affected traffic flow on the outward service lane that connects the Secretariat to the express, while the left lane connecting the roundabout under the flyover is partially affected. Traffic on that section of the road is obstructed, and temporary measures are in place to manage traffic flow and prevent further accidents.
The FRSC and NPF are urging motorists to exercise caution and patience while traveling through the area.