Five persons have been confirmed dead and 13 others injured following a fresh road accident in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, deepening concerns over the rising spate of fatal crashes across the state.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, around 3 a.m., at the Zangzat Roundabout in Langtang, involving a trailer transporting marketers from Shendam to Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The incident came less than six days after a multiple-vehicle crash involving a fuel-laden tanker and five other vehicles near St. Louis College, close to the Polo Field Club roundabout in Jos, which left two people dead and 16 others injured.
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Confirming the latest accident, Pirfa Jingfa Tyem, the Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Area, disclosed the development in a statement signed by Kum Precious Yakubu, his Chief Press Secretary.
According to the statement, preliminary findings showed that the crash involved a Plateau State–registered vehicle with registration number JJN 383 YZ, and was largely caused by speeding and overloading.
He said, “Preliminary reports indicate that the accident involved a Plateau State–registered vehicle with plate number JJN 383 YZ”.
The chairman added that upon receiving the report, he immediately ordered a team from the Local Government Council to visit the accident scene and the hospital to assess the situation and sympathise with the victims.
He stated, “The incident led to the tragic loss of five lives, while about thirteen persons sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Langtang”.
Expressing deep sympathy, Tyem extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished those injured a quick recovery, describing the incident as both painful and avoidable.
“This unfortunate incident highlights the dangers associated with reckless driving and disregard for road safety regulations,” he noted, while calling on the Federal Road Safety Corps to intensify road safety sensitisation and enforcement across major routes.
He further urged drivers, transporters, marketers, and commuters to prioritise safety by obeying speed limits and avoiding overloading, stressing that “the council remains committed to collaborating with relevant agencies to promote road safety across the local government area”.
