Four people have sustained injuries after their bus crashed at Yangoji village, along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

A witness said the accident happened around 4:45am on Tuesday, and involved a J5 Peugeot bus with registration number GWA 296 XB.

He said the bus, which was conveying bags of pepper and baskets of tomatoes to the East suddenly overturned as the driver lost control of the steering.

He said the driver and three other passengers of the bus sustained injuries and were taken to Kwali General Hospital for treatment by the officials of the FRSC.

An FRSC official, who preferred anonymity, confirmed the accident, which he attributed to over-speeding, loss of control and dangerous driving.

He said eight passengers were involved in the crash in which four sustained injuries and were taken to Kwali General Hospital for treatment.