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From Isaac Job, Uyo
Three persons have reportedly died in road accident in Etim Ekpo local government area of Akwa Ibom Stste as the
Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state Command, Edward Odiete cautioned drivers against reckless driving to curb road crashes in the State.
Odiete gave the warning due to a crash at Etim Ekpo roundabout yesterday when a truck rammed into a building where three persons died.
Odiete explained that investigation revealed that the driver was reckless and did not obey traffic rules and regulations that led to the accident.
He said that when the report of the incident was received, the FRSC operatives mobilised and moved over to the scene, adding that upon arrival at the crash scene, the injured ones were moved to nearby hospitals for medical attention, while the deceased were deposited at the morgue.
“A fatal crash occurred on November 11, at Etim Ekpo Roundabout,by 7:30 am. The lone crash involved a Howo Truck that ran into structures at the roundabout.
“One female and two male adults were confirmed dead, while others sustained various degrees of injuries.
“When inquiry was made as to the cause of the crash, it was gathered that the causal factor to the crash was reckless driving that resulted in loss of control, according to eye witnesses.
“After evacuation of the victims, the road was cleared of the wreckages to enable free-flow of traffic”.
The sector commander further stressed that the incident could have been avoided should the driver observed certain degrees of safety measures and adhered strictly to traffic rules and regulations.
He emphasised the need for safety consciousness among road users.
