Four people have reportedly lost their lives, while six others sustained injuries in a road accident along the Abuja Expressway.

Among the victims were staff members of First Bank who were returning from Abuja after attending a promotion examination.

The crash, which occurred along the busy highway, resulted in multiple casualties and disrupted traffic movement in the area.

Speaking to newsmen at the scene of the accident, the FRSC Rescue Commander, Mr. Tunde Bamgbelu, said the victims were travelling in a Toyota Hiace bus from Abuja to Lagos when the vehicle was involved in the crash, allegedly due to armed robbery and their bus was run out of the road.

According to the commander, the vehicle was carrying nine passengers and a driver at the time of the accident. He said four passengers died on the spot, while six others sustained injuries and were taken to the nearest hospital for medical attention.

The commander identified the passengers who died at the scene as mr Kola Banjo, 36; Mrs. Yetunde Adebiyi, 46, Miss Temitope Adams 30 and Banji Banwo, 32.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of road safety, with motorists urged to exercise caution and be more vigilant on the roads