FRSC rescues 13 motorists in Enugu

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully rescued 13 road users from a fire-related crash in Enugu state.

Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the crash which occurred on Saturday, Jan. 25 was a result of brake failure.

This, he said, involved 17 vehicles in the category of one petroleum-laden tanker, one water tanker, 15 other vehicles and one tricycle.

Ogungbemide said that 31 people were involved in the crash, while 10 were rescued with different degrees of injuries, and three were rescued unharmed.

“Unfortunately, the 18 remaining victims were burnt beyond recognition.

“From the preliminary report received by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, the tanker which was loaded with premium motor spirit experienced a brake failure.

“The driver lost grip of the wheels before crashing onto the 17 vehicles leading to a fire outbreak that left 11 vehicles burnt,” he said.

Ogungbemide said that the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, the Commissioners for Transportation and Health and the state Commissioner of Police, all participated in the rescue operations.

He named other participants as FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of RS9 Enugu, the Sector Commander, Enugu and the State Director, Department of State Services.

NAN