FRSC Vows Strict Enforcement Against Overloading After Fatal Accident in Ondo State.
In the wake of a tragic lone accident that claimed one life and left eight individuals injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to cracking down on motorists involved in overloading across the state.
The State Sector Commander, Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, issued a stern warning during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) following the incident that occurred on Saturday. The fatal accident, caused by a burst tire on an overloaded Toyota Hiace marked LD-27-KPA, took place around 4:12 p.m. at Amurin Junction along the Owo/Akure Expressway in Owo Local Government Area.
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SonAllah emphasized that any driver found with an overloaded vehicle would face severe consequences for their actions. He disclosed that the victims of the accident, which claimed the life of one person on the spot, were promptly taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Owo for treatment.
Furthermore, the FRSC boss highlighted that the ill-fated vehicle, carrying nine passengers at the time of the accident, had its goods and the vehicle itself handed over to the Uso Police Station for further investigation.
“As a passenger, if you know that the vehicle is overloaded and you value your life, you don’t need to enter such a vehicle,” SonAllah warned, underscoring the importance of individual responsibility in preventing such tragic incidents.
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The FRSC’s renewed commitment to enforcing strict measures against overloading comes as a response to the increasing frequency of accidents attributed to this dangerous practice. The agency aims to create awareness and deter motorists from jeopardizing their lives and the lives of others through overloaded vehicles on the state’s roads.
