The Federal Road Safety Corps said eight passengers were burnt to d3ath in a fatal road accident that occurred at Agbede community, along the Benin-Auchi road, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. Nigeria
The Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Cyril Mathew, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Benin City.
Mathew said eyewitness accounts revealed that the accident happened on Sunday, March 9, when a truck descending the Ewu Hill from Benin towards Auchi experienced brake failure and crashed into several vehicles trapped in traffic.
The impact reportedly ignited a fire, engulfing the vehicles and resulting in multiple casualties.
The Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Cyril Mathew, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Benin City.
Mathew said eyewitness accounts revealed that the accident happened on Sunday, March 9, when a truck descending the Ewu Hill from Benin towards Auchi experienced brake failure and crashed into several vehicles trapped in traffic.
The impact reportedly ignited a fire, engulfing the vehicles and resulting in multiple casualties.
