FRSC rescues 6, recovers 2 bodies after bus plunged into Edo river

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC in Edo says it has so far rescued six and recovered two bodies after a bus plunged into the Ovia River.

Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander, FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin that divers had been contacted to recover the passengers trapped in the river.

He said FRSC began the rescue mission on Thursday evening when the accident happened.

“Six people were rescued alive, while one was recovered dead yesterday. Another body was recovered dead today.

“Unfortunately, the chances of survival of the remaining passengers in the river are slim, given that the accident occurred Thursday evening,

“We have engaged divers to help recover the bodies, but negotiations are ongoing. ‘The divers are asking for N2 million to carry out the recovery,” he said.

He said the accident occurred about 4:20pm on Thursday when a bus travelling from Lagos to Port Harcourt veered off the highway and plunged into the river.

He said…