Three people, including a fresh graduate of the Kogi State Polytechnic, lost their lives on Thursday in an auto accident involving three vehicles on Zariagi-Lokoja Highway, Kogi State.

The accident occurred on Thursday morning.

Nine people were involved in the accident which involved a Toyota Carina car, a truck and a tanker. Three persons were burnt beyond recognition, while five others were critically injured.
One of the deceased, Hafsat, a fresh Biochemistry graduate, was said to be making a trip to Lokoja, from Okene, ahead of her NYSC which starts in two weeks.

The accident was blamed on over-speeding