ROAD ACCIDENT; FEMD RESCUE TWO.

By: Nkechi Isa

Two male occupants of a Toyota Carina II vehicle sustained serious injuries after the rear tire of the vehicle burst while in motion.

The driver is said to have lost control of the vehicle, and both occupants ended up in a culvert by Katampe Hill, along the Kubwa Expressway.

The FCT Emergency Management Department was notified of the incident at about 6:41 p.m. on the 112-emergency toll-free number.

On arrival at the accident scene, the Search and Rescue Team promptly evacuated both occupants to the Trauma Center of the National Hospital, Abuja. The victims are said to be responding to treatment.

Meanwhile, the Ag Director General of FEMD, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed, has appealed to residents to ensure that their vehicles are in motorable condition, particularly with the onset of the rainy season.

Engr. Abdulrahman also cautioned against speeding and reckless driving.

He emphasized the need to always use the 112-emergency toll-free number.