A road accident involving two articulated vehicles along Jos -Abuja road has left two people dead while one other person was injured.

It was learnt on Monday that the vehicles, a Man Diesel and a Tanker, were conveying some flammable materials when the accident occurred and immediately caught fire , which resulted in the victims being burnt beyond recognition.

It was further gathered that the accident which occurred in Sunday night had caused a total blockage of the road at Ganawuri Hills in Riyom community forcing motorists to divert to other routes .

The Public Education Officer, FRSC in Plateau State,Mr Andrew Bala confirmed the development to our Correspondent in Jos on Monday

He said,

“Following a multiple crash that occurred yesterday Sunday 22 Dec. 2019 at Riyom Ganawuri road at about 0920hours involving articulated vehicles, two (2) Man diesels and a tanker.

” The fatal crash involving six (6) male adults, has one (1) injured and two (2) killed, the two (2) were burnt beyond recognition as a result of explosion from the flammable materials they were conveying.

“There is a total blockage of the road at Ganawuri Hills as a result of the wreckages from the collision, however a little diversion for cars only to pass has been created.

This notice in to inform motorists intending to ply the route to take alternative routes, such as Vom-Manchok, Forest – Gidan-Waya- Kafanchan or any other suitable one”.

Bala added that a combined efforts was ongoing by FRSC, VIO, Army and other security agencies to clear the obstruction and “ensure the road was safe and secured for road users”

He also advised motorists to take heed of road traffic regulations during the festive season so as to stay alive.