An articulated vehicle ascending the Okengwe hill in Okene local government of Kogi State lost control and crushed two tricycles, three cars, and rammed into another truck.

In the multiple crash, six people have been reported dead and five others injured in a multiple auto crash.

Confirming the fatal crash in Lokoja on Tuesday, Acting Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector commander Mr Samuel Ogundayo described the accident as tragic and very unfortunate.

He said, “The accident, which occurred at Old Zango in Okunchi community of Okene around 8:30 pm on Monday, involved seven vehicles.

“The unfortunate incident left six persons dead and five others injured.

“The FRSC rescue operatives who arrived at the accident scene in good time rushed the injured to the Referral Hospital, Okene, for treatment, while the corpses of the dead were deposited at the Mortuary of the Onene General Hospital.”

According to him, it took the efforts of his officers and other security agencies to clear the gridlock on the highway for the free flow of traffic.

The commander advised motorists to always take precautions by giving good distance to trucks on highways, especially in hilly areas, to avoid any eventuality at break loss.

He tasked motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations to reduce traffic road crashes.