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FRSC operative killed, others injured as tow truck crashes in Abuja

FRSC operative killed, others injured as tow truck crashes in Abuja

A tow truck belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has crashed in Karu Bridge, on the Nyanya-Maraba expressway, on Friday September 1, 2023 killing the driver instantly and injuring three others.

The FRSC tow truck was towing a broken down trailer from on the route when the incident occurred and killed the driver.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the FRSC, Bisi Kazeem said the corps marshal, Dauda Ali Biu has expressed deep shock over the incident, as he commiserates with the entire management and staff of the corps over the loss.

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He further stated that the unfortunate crash occurred at exactly 04:02am while the FRSC Tow Truck on tow services removing the broken Truck along the aforementioned route

“Investigation into the crash revealed that a total of four people were involved, out of which three sustained different degrees of injuries while one person who happened to be the driver of the tow truck was killed. Only the two vehicles, the Truck and FRSC Tow Truck were involved.

“The Corps Marshal who was deeply saddened by the crash prayed for the soul of the deceased to rest in peace and directed immediate evacuation of every obstruction caused as a result of the crash,” Kazeem stated.

FRSC operative killed, others injured as tow truck crashes in Abuja

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