At least 10 persons have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash along the Jos–Bauchi Road in Plateau State.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 23, at about 12:12 a.m., and involved four vehicles, two trailers and two Ford Galaxy minibuses.
Eyewitnesses reavealed that the collision was severe, leaving several victims trapped at the scene. Ten persons reportedly died instantly, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The injured victims were rescued and rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Confirming the incident, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State, Mr. Peter Longsan, said all those who died were adult males.
“Ten adult men lost their lives in the crash,” Longsan confirmed.
In an official statement, the FRSC said the crash occurred shortly after a military checkpoint on the outskirts of Jos, the Plateau State capital.
“Today, 23rd December 2025, the FRSC Plateau State Sector Command carried out a rescue operation following a road traffic crash that occurred after the military checkpoint along the Jos–Bauchi Road,” the statement said.
The agency explained that 19 persons were involved in the accident, comprising 17 males and two females.
“Ten adult men died on the spot, while the injured victims were taken to the General Hospital, Miango; Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos; and Plateau State Specialist Hospital for medical attention,” the statement added.
The FRSC disclosed that eight corpses of the deceased were deposited at the morgues of Plateau State Specialist Hospital and Bingham University Teaching Hospital.