Two deaths were recorded in a fuel tanker crash that occurred near St. Louis College in Jos, Plateau State.
No fewer than 16 others were injured in the crash that happened on Sunday evening.
According to eyewitnesses, the tanker lost brakes after the Plateau State Specialist Hospital Roundabout and eventually collided with several other vehicles, resulting in fatalities.
The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Peter Longsan, who confirmed the incident said the injured were rushed to hospitals, while the deceased were deposited at Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BUTH).
According to him, the FRSC and other agencies, including the police, army, and fire service, quickly responded, cordoning off the area and diverting traffic to prevent further disaster.
In a statement issued on Monday, Longsan said: “As people are still basking in the spirit of the yuletide, FRSC Officers and Men are busy on the road to ensure safe movement of road users.
“Another road traffic crash occurred around St. Louis College near the Polo Field Club Roundabout on 28th December 2025 involving a laden tanker and five other vehicles. The crash was reported to the FRSC at about 1849 hours (6:49 pm) who immediately went for the rescue.
“18 people were involved, 2 male adults died on the spot, 16 others who suffered various degrees of injury were taken to Plateau State Specialist Hospital and Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BUTH). The corpses of the deceased were deposited at BUTH.”
