At least 10 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle road crash along the Jos–Bauchi Road in Plateau State.
The fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, at about 12:12 a.m., involving four vehicles, two articulated trucks and two Ford Galaxy minibuses.
Eyewitnesses said the victims died instantly, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State, Peter Longsan, confirmed the incident, stating that all those who lost their lives were adult males.
In a statement, the FRSC said: “Today, 23rd December 2025, FRSC Plateau State Sector Command carried out another rescue operation following a road traffic crash that occurred after the Military Check Point along Jos–Bauchi Road, on the outskirts of Jos, the Plateau State capital.
“The crash occurred at about 0012 hours (12:12 a.m.). It involved four vehicles: two trailers and two minibuses (Ford Galaxy). Nineteen people were involved: 17 males and two females.
“Ten adult men died on the spot, while the injured victims were taken to General Hospital, Miango; Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos; and Plateau State Specialist Hospital for medical attention.
Eight corpses of the deceased were deposited at Plateau Specialist Hospital and Bingham University Teaching Hospital morgues, while two of the corpses were claimed by officials of the NURTW for interment.
“The rescue was jointly conducted by FRSC, the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Military officers, and villagers.
“While further investigation is still ongoing, preliminary findings revealed that excessive speed and reckless driving, which led to loss of control, were major contributory factors in the crash.”
The statement quoted the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Olajide Mogaji, as appreciating those who promptly alerted the authorities.
He urged motorists to shun night journeys, excessive speeding and other dangerous driving habits.
“They were also called upon to avoid driving under the influence and to avoid driving when sick or fatigued, as these are major causes of fatalities in road traffic crashes.
“Corps Commander Mogaji was embittered by the occurrence of the crash, as it happened barely 12 days after eight students of the University of Jos were killed in a similar accident.
He therefore calls on people to take their personal safety with utmost seriousness.
He admonished members of the public to call the FRSC toll-free emergency number 122 to report crashes or other road emergencies,” the statement added.
Tuesday’s tragedy is the second major road accident recorded in Plateau State within two weeks.
Eight students of the University of Jos were earlier killed in a crash opposite Unity Bank on Zaria Road in Jos, the state capital.