Tragedy Strikes: The Okene-Lokoja Highway Accident in Nigeria

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In a devastating incident on the Okene-Lokoja Highway in Kogi, Nigeria, 19 lives were lost in a fiery collision between a Dangote Cement truck and a Toyota Hiace bus. The crash, marked by an inferno, resulted from a wrongful overtaking by the Dangote truck, leading to a head-on collision with the bus that was on its designated lane.

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The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Assistant Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu, revealed that the rescue operation amidst the blazing flames took three arduous hours, finally saving two survivors who had diligently fastened their seatbelts.


The victims, all male and comprising 22 individuals in total, were predominantly from the Toyota bus traveling from Kano. Sadly, 19 lives were claimed by the fire, leaving one injured survivor besides the two rescued by FRSC.


This tragic event underscores the critical importance of adhering to traffic regulations, including seatbelt usage, as exemplified by the fortunate survivors. The Nigerian community mourns the loss of these lives and stands united in advocating for safer roads across the country.

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