The Akwa Ibom State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has confirmed that two minors have been killed while five others sustained injuries in an auto crash that occurred along Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Express Way.
A statement issued by the state sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Matthew Olonisaye to journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State said the accident occurred around Ibiakpan junction in Ikot Ekpene local government area of Akwa Ibom state at exactly 8:30 Am on Monday.
The accident was attributed to wrong overtaking involving a truck and a motorcycle.
He said, “Drivers should stop abusing the use of the road by obeying traffic rules and regulations. It’s unfortunate that this happened at the beginning of the new year. We commiserate with the families of the dead children.
“Motorcycle riders should be reminded that motorcycles under 50cc are not allowed to ply the highway and should not overtake by the right-hand side of the vehicle. Drivers should not forget that motorcycle riders are human beings and should not be harassed on the highway.”
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