Afatal crash involving a tanker and a car along Stadium Road, by Uruaebot market, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, has claimed one person’s life.
The accident, which occurred at about 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, involved a tanker and a 406 PEUGEOT.
Confirming the accident in a statement on Friday, the spokesperson for the state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Paul James, blamed overspeeding and inadequate display of caution signs as the cause of the accident.
He said, “On Thursday 19th October 2023, a fatal crash occurred along Stadium road by Uruaebot market, at about 1040hrs, involving a tanker with registration number – MHA869XA and a 406 PEUGEOT with registration number – CL775ABC.
“The one person involved was confirmed dead and deposited at the Hospital Morgue. FRSC operatives arrived at the crash scene, having received a report of the incident.
“It was gathered, upon inquiry, that speeding and inadequate display of caution signs were the causal factors of the crash.”
On his part, the state sector commander of the FRSC, Matthew Olonisaye, commiserated with the family of the diseased, describing the incident as unfortunate.
He urged motorists to exercise caution and ensure adequate display of road signs to inform other road users of danger ahead.
