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The Digest:

Twelve people, including a child, have been confirmed dead and two others injured in a fatal road crash on Friday night along the Ejule-Enugu highway in Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps attributed the collision to speeding after an 18-seater Romchi Mass Transit bus travelling from Abuja rammed into a stationary articulated vehicle.

Key Points:
  • The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the Iboko community, Idah Local Government Area
  • The bus was en route from Abuja to eastern Nigeria when it hit a parked faulty truck
  • FRSC Sector Commander Tenimu Etuku described the accident as "fatal and very unfortunate."
  • Injured victims were taken to Mercy of Jesus Hospital in Ejule for treatment
  • The deceased were deposited at a morgue as investigations continued
  • FRSC reiterated warnings against over-speeding and reckless overtaking
  • The commander urged motorists to exercise patience and obey traffic rules during the yuletide
  • The crash highlights persistent road safety challenges during peak travel periods
In a season of journeys and homecomings, this tragedy is a stark reminder of the fragile line between arrival and loss, a sudden storm on the highway that leaves families shattered and communities mourning in its wake.

Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard