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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja Operations Office, has confirmed that nine persons lost their lives while eight others sustained injuries in a road crash along the Zuba–Madala Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
NEMA disclosed at the weekend that the accident occurred at 3:10 p.m. on September 26, and involved a truck and three cars.
According to the agency, a Search and Rescue (SAR) team was immediately deployed from the Kubwa Emergency Response and Ambulance Bay (ERAB), with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) activated to coordinate emergency operations at the scene.
“Tragically, nine lives were lost in the crash, while eight victims sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured were promptly evacuated to General Hospital Suleja and Lucas Hospital Madala for urgent medical attention,” NEMA said in a social media post.
The operation, which drew a multi-agency response team, involved personnel of the FRSC, the Nigeria Police Force, the FCT Fire Service, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who worked alongside NEMA to manage the incident and restore order.
The agency further disclosed that the wreckage from the crash was swiftly cleared to ensure the free flow of traffic along the busy expressway. The operation was concluded by 5:20 p.m.
NEMA reiterated its commitment to responding promptly to emergencies while appealing to road users to exercise caution and prioritize safety to prevent avoidable tragedies.
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