Three Dead, Several Injured as Truck Plummets Off Overhead Bridge in Jos
![Three Dead, Several Injured as Truck Plummets Off Overhead Bridge in Jos Date: [Insert Date] In a tragic incident on Tuesday, three individuals lost their lives after a truck plunged off an overhead bridge in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. The devastating accident occurred along Zaria Road, with reports indicating that three others sustained injuries. Eyewitnesses at the scene, located within the Gada Biu/Kabong community, recounted the harrowing event to PUNCH Online, confirming that approximately 45 cows were also casualties of the crash, which transpired between 4 am and 5 am. According to Timothy Garuba, a resident who spoke with PUNCH, the accident unfolded as the truck attempted to ascend the flyover bridge. Garuba recounted, "A truck driver lost control on the Kabong fly-over bridge in Jos North Local Government Area early this morning." He further described how the truck, transporting both passengers and livestock, careened off the bridge, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Garuba's account detailed the aftermath, with casualties trapped beneath the vehicle and numerous cows strewn across the ground. He estimated that around 45 cows perished in the tragic incident. Confirming the casualty figures, Peter Langsan, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State, disclosed that rescue operations had concluded, with both deceased and injured victims evacuated to the hospital. Langsan elaborated, stating, "Our officers and men have just concluded the rescue operation here. It was an articulated vehicle carrying cows and human beings that fell off the bridge. Three persons died and three others were also injured. They have been taken to the hospital." Attributing the cause of the accident to speeding, Langsan issued a stern warning to motorists, cautioning against transporting passengers in vehicles designated for haulage. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving and the importance of adhering to road safety regulations to prevent further loss of lives.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8vw-VNh7__U1Qsh3Nwlc6kZSS21fwl31rhJaOFsOTqmfGFOwp6W1vDC80iayj8TNXrX9jptd1UGRf08T-yvORFD_wxWM2IYA-HuoDudehMzDGsdW2v7CUS-DMwhtZDOZS_In9dxfFg9uYHoi4wgKrncBBYZZMCThyphenhyphenSiX1XGbn0zGOJwDDg70Bk7MID8/s1280/punch%204.jpg "Three Dead, Several Injured as Truck Plummets Off Overhead Bridge in Jos Date: [Insert Date] In a tragic incident on Tuesday, three individuals lost their lives after a truck plunged off an overhead bridge in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. The devastating accident occurred along Zaria Road, with reports indicating that three others sustained injuries. Eyewitnesses at the scene, located within the Gada Biu/Kabong community, recounted the harrowing event to PUNCH Online, confirming that approximately 45 cows were also casualties of the crash, which transpired between 4 am and 5 am. According to Timothy Garuba, a resident who spoke with PUNCH, the accident unfolded as the truck attempted to ascend the flyover bridge. Garuba recounted, \"A truck driver lost control on the Kabong fly-over bridge in Jos North Local Government Area early this morning.\" He further described how the truck, transporting both passengers and livestock, careened off the bridge, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Garuba's account detailed the aftermath, with casualties trapped beneath the vehicle and numerous cows strewn across the ground. He estimated that around 45 cows perished in the tragic incident. Confirming the casualty figures, Peter Langsan, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State, disclosed that rescue operations had concluded, with both deceased and injured victims evacuated to the hospital. Langsan elaborated, stating, \"Our officers and men have just concluded the rescue operation here. It was an articulated vehicle carrying cows and human beings that fell off the bridge. Three persons died and three others were also injured. They have been taken to the hospital.\" Attributing the cause of the accident to speeding, Langsan issued a stern warning to motorists, cautioning against transporting passengers in vehicles designated for haulage. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving and the importance of adhering to road safety regulations to prevent further loss of lives.")
In a tragic incident on Tuesday, three individuals lost their lives after a truck plunged off an overhead bridge in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. The devastating accident occurred along Zaria Road, with reports indicating that three others sustained injuries.
Eyewitnesses at the scene, located within the Gada Biu/Kabong community, recounted the harrowing event to PUNCH Online, confirming that approximately 45 cows were also casualties of the crash, which transpired between 4 am and 5 am.
According to Timothy Garuba, a resident who spoke with PUNCH, the accident unfolded as the truck attempted to ascend the flyover bridge. Garuba recounted, "A truck driver lost control on the Kabong fly-over bridge in Jos North Local Government Area early this morning." He further described how the truck, transporting both passengers and livestock, careened off the bridge, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Garuba's account detailed the aftermath, with casualties trapped beneath the vehicle and numerous cows strewn across the ground. He estimated that around 45 cows perished in the tragic incident.
Confirming the casualty figures, Peter Langsan, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State, disclosed that rescue operations had concluded, with both deceased and injured victims evacuated to the hospital.
Langsan elaborated, stating, "Our officers and men have just concluded the rescue operation here. It was an articulated vehicle carrying cows and human beings that fell off the bridge. Three persons died and three others were also injured. They have been taken to the hospital."
Attributing the cause of the accident to speeding, Langsan issued a stern warning to motorists, cautioning against transporting passengers in vehicles designated for haulage.
The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving and the importance of adhering to road safety regulations to prevent further loss of lives.
