The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has demonstrated its commitment to prompt emergency response and road safety management following a serious multiple road traffic crash along the Kugbo Furniture Market axis of the AYA–Nyanya route in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday evening.
The crash, which occurred at about 16:48 hours, involved six vehicles, including two tippers, a commercial bus, and private vehicles.
The FRSC rescue team from Zebra 12 Unit promptly arrived at the scene and immediately commenced life-saving operations.
In a coordinated effort, officers successfully extricated a trapped victim from one of the heavily damaged tippers and administered first aid before evacuating him to the National Hospital Abuja for comprehensive medical attention. A total of 39 persons were involved in the crash.
The Unit Commander led officers and marshals on ground to coordinate rescue and traffic management operations, while heavy-duty recovery equipment was mobilised to clear the crashed vehicles that obstructed the highway. Through effective traffic control, the Corps prevented a potential gridlock and restored normal flow along the busy AYA–Nyanya corridor.
Following the successful rescue and evacuation, the vehicles involved were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, under whose directive the rescue and clearance operations were carried out, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to protecting lives on Nigerian roads through rapid emergency response, professional rescue operations, and effective traffic management.
He urged motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to maintain safe speed limits, observe proper lane discipline, and remain vigilant at all times to prevent avoidable crashes.