Five dead and 13 injured in Plateau road accident
A tragic road accident in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State has resulted in the deaths of five people and left 13 others injured. The incident involved a trailer carrying marketers from Shendam to Jos and reportedly occurred due to speeding and overloading. Pirfa Jingfa Tyem, the local government chairman, confirmed the accident and expressed condolences to the affected families. Authorities have urged drivers and commuters to prioritise road safety to prevent further tragedies.
What happened
- Five people died and 13 others were injured in a road accident at Zangzat Roundabout, Langtang.
- The crash involved a Plateau State–registered trailer transporting marketers from Shendam to Jos.
- Pirfa Jingfa Tyem confirmed the accident and directed officials to assist victims and their families.
- The chairman attributed the accident to speeding and overloading and called for stricter road safety enforcement.
- The injured are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Langtang.
