Six students of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) and their driver died on Monday, 17th February, after their shuttle bus was struck by a truck.
The accident occurred at approximately 2:30 pm, according to an eyewitness. The truck, carrying wood and jerry cans of palm oil towards Abuja, reportedly lost control and collided with the FUL shuttle bus, which was full of students and about to depart for the university. The shuttle bus was crushed in the collision.
First responders from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) arrived at the scene to rescue those trapped under the truck.
Kogi State Sector Commandant of the FRSC, Samuel Oyedeji, who led the rescue team, was unable to confirm the number of casualties at the time. He stated that the deceased had been taken to a morgue for identification, while the injured were transported to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, and the Kogi State Specialist Hospital for treatment.
Students have used social media platforms like Facebook to mourn the loss of their classmates, sharing photos and tributes.
