Stories from the road
A bus and a trailer collide after a night-long trip
Kwali–Abaji road, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Cause stated by authoritiesWhat happened
At about 6.30am on 22 November 2022, a bus and a trailer collided on the Kwali–Abaji road, before Awawa, in the Federal Capital Territory.
Of the 22 people involved, 17 died and four were injured, according to the FRSC.
The FRSC's spokesman said investigations revealed that the crash happened because of speed limit violations and fatigue. The acting Corps Marshal linked such crashes to drivers making night-long trips without adequate rest, and urged drivers to rest for 30 minutes after every four hours of driving.
What the evidence says about fatigue
The FRSC said its investigations revealed the crash happened because of speed limit violations and fatigue. It did not say the driver fell asleep.
“Investigations revealed that the crash happened because of speed limit violations and fatigue.”
Why it matters
The FRSC's advice after this crash was simple: avoid driving through the night, and take a 30-minute break after every four hours behind the wheel.
Sources
- Peoples Gazette (opens in a new tab)17 killed, four injured in Kwali-Abaji road crash: FRSC · 22 November 2022
- Blueprint (opens in a new tab)17 killed on Kwali-Abaji expressway, Biu cautions on speed limit, night trips · 22 November 2022
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