Kogi FRSC Sector Commander Stephen Dawulung who confirmed the incident said that a fuel tanker, three cars and three motorcycles were involved in the accident.
According to him , the accident occurred when a tanker loaded with fuel failed brake and crushed three vehicles, including three motorcycles before fallen into a bridge and caught fire
He stated that the accident occured around eleven thirty (11;30am) in the morning killed eight persons while two other persons are rescued alive and are taken to the hospital in Ankpa town for treatment.
He also disclosed that eight corpses were also recovered from the scene of the accident.
The Sector Commander urged fuel tanker drivers to install Safety valve in the vehicles to prevent spillage of fuel during mishaps.
He aslo charged the drivers to comply with the actual carrying capacity of the truck to avoid over loading and cautioned them against allowing their motor boys to drive the vehicle when ever it is loaded with fuel.
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