Tragedy strikes in Jos South as a father and son die in a Plateau tricycle crash after a collision
A tragic road accident claimed the lives of a father and his young son on Sunday evening in Plateau State. The fatal crash occurred at Sabon Barki within the Jos South Local Government Area at approximately 4:20 pm, leaving three other individuals with varying degrees of injury.
The victims were members of a family returning from church, traveling in a commercial tricycle commonly known as a Keke NAPEP. According to an eyewitness account, another vehicle collided with the tricycle, instantly triggering a devastating fire that engulfed the vehicle.
While bystanders rushed to the scene, the intense flames prevented immediate rescue efforts for the trapped passengers, according to information published by punchng.
Eyewitness Account Of Sabon Barki Accident
An eyewitness, Kefas Gyang, recounted arriving at the scene shortly after the violent collision occurred. He explained that a large crowd had gathered and people were crying while trying to rescue the trapped family members.
Gyang noted that the fierce fire was completely beyond the strength of those present. Because of the intense heat and flames, onlookers could not do much to rescue the victims from the burning tricycle before tragedy struck.
Federal Road Safety Corps Confirms Casualties
The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Plateau State, Peter Longsan, officially confirmed the deaths of the two male victims. He stated that the victims were trapped underneath the vehicle during the inferno.
Longsan revealed that the driver of the bus responsible for the collision fled the scene immediately after the crash. He strongly urged all motorists across the region to exercise extreme caution and strictly obey traffic rules.
Details Of Injured Survivors And Victims
Following the horrific incident, emergency responders and good Samaritans rushed the surviving family members to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment. The mother of the children sustained a severe broken leg during the crash.
Additionally, two other children who were inside the tricycle alongside the commercial rider survived the initial impact and received emergency medical attention for their injuries at the hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the Plateau tricycle crash?
The crash occurred when another vehicle hit a commercial tricycle carrying a family, which subsequently caught fire in Sabon Barki, Jos South Local Government Area.
Who died in the Jos South road accident?
A father and his young son tragically died after becoming trapped under the burning tricycle during the Sunday evening incident.
Did the driver responsible remain at the scene?
No, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps, the bus driver who caused the accident fled the scene immediately after the collision.
What was the condition of the survivors?
The mother sustained a broken leg, while two other children and the tricycle rider were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
