Eight persons have been confirmed dead on Monday in Felele, Lokoja metropolis of Kogi State following a morning road accident by a petrol Tanker that collided with other vehicles.
Many vehicles including Keke Napep (tricycle) were also burnt as a result of the fire that emanated from the accident while many people were also injured.
According to reporters who visited the scene, it was gathered that the petrol landing truck collided with the vehicles and Keke Naped on his part, spilled its content on most of the vehicles which led to fire outbreak.
However, men of the Fire Service are already at the scene of the accident to put off the fire.
Also, most of the filling stations in the area have closed down while men of the fire service were stationed to prevent the spread of the fire to other filling stations.
Also, officials of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) were on ground to evacuate those who died while injured people have been rushed to a hospital in Lokoja.
Confirming the accident, Sector Commander, Emmanuel Abe said, “The accident occurred around 08:50 on Monday morning involving a WHITE COLOUR Petrol laden tanker with plate number JEG141XA DAF which ran into four Tricycles, two motorcycles, three Cars and a bus.
“Seventeen persons were involved, 8 died while seven others had been taken to Federal Medical Centre and Specialist Hospital, LOKOJA.”
Pic: Scene of the accident at the Felele, LOKOJA – Abuja expressway on Monday. Picture by Boluwaji Obahopo.
