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.

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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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