2,815 Died, 16,716 Injured In Auto-crashes between January and June This Year

More than two thousand persons lost their lives in various auto-crashes nationwide between January and June this year, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)

The corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem puts the figure of those who died during the six month period at 2,850 in 5,700 crashes.

16,716 others were injured and rescued during the period under review.

The FRSC spokesman said the figure was lower than the corresponding period in 2022 during which 3,375 died in 6,627 crashes.

Also 19,440 were injured in road crashes during the period in 2022.

Kazeem further revealed that a significant factor contributing to these accidents is the involvement of untrained or partially trained and inexperienced drivers. This insight was the outcome of meticulous investigation and research conducted by the FRSC.

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“In the past, a major issue was the failure to meet essential safety standards. This led to the establishment of commands in Tank Farms to ensure that any tanker transporting inflammable products adheres to maximum safety protocols,” Kazeem explained.

He commended the increased compliance with mandatory speed limit device installation, though acknowledging that complete adherence has not yet been reached. He said “The FRSC will continue its campaign to ensure compliance, carrying out special patrols to impound vehicles owned by individuals who fail to comply. In such cases, notices of offense are issued, compelling owners to rectify the issue.”

“To mitigate the loss of life on the roads, the FRSC is engaging with truck owners to stress the importance of equipping their vehicles with functional onboard cameras for continuous monitoring of driver activities, Kazeem said. “The Corps has intensified efforts to install safety valves in tankers to prevent spillage in the event of a crash.”