Many sustained various degree of injuries on Monday in an auto accident around the Karu Bridge on the Nyanya-Mararaba Road in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Eyewitnesses said the crash involved a trailer and a vehicle.
The incident comes barely 24 hours after a fatal crash claimed lives at the same location, raising concerns over road safety along the busy corridor.
The collision led to heavy traffic gridlock on the usually busy route.
Confirming the incident, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh explained in a statement that the accident involved a Dangote owned truck with registration number KPF 305 XA.
She said the vehicle which was driven by one Isa Salisu, reportedly suffered brake failure, leading to a terrible collision with a dispatch rider and a J5 bus with registration number WAM 45 XA.
The police said three persons sustained serious injuries in the incident.
The PPRO said while one of the victims was rushed to Asokoro District Hospital, the two others were “taken to Nyanya General Hospital for medical attention”.
“The affected vehicles have been towed to the police station for further investigation.
“The FCT Police Command urges motorists to ensure proper maintenance of their vehicles and adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable incidents”, she said.