Akwa Ibom: One Dies in Tanker Accident

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FRSC Public Enlightenment Officer Paul James, has confirmed that one person has been confirmed dead in an accident involving a tanker vehicle and a 406 Peugeot car along Stadium Road by Uruaebot Market, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

According to a statement by FRSC,  the accident which involved a tanker and a 406 Peugeot occurred on Friday.

James made it known that upon inquiry, it was discovered that overspeeding and inadequate display of caution signs were responsible for the crash.

The statement reads: “On Thursday, October 19, 2023, a fatal crash occurred along Stadium Road by Uruaebot Market at about 10:40 am, involving a tanker with registration number MHA869XA and a 406 Peugeot with registration number CL775ABC.

“The one person involved was confirmed dead and deposited at the hospital morgue. FRSC operatives arrived at the crash scene, having received a report of the incident.”

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