The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano has confirmed the death of 25 travelers and injuries to 53 others in a crash early Monday near Dangwaro International Market in Kano.
The accident involved a trailer carrying both passengers and cows, heading south from Maiduguri.
According to FRSC Sector Commander Ibrahim Abdullahi, the trailer, with number plate XA 311 ZB, collided with another vehicle and overturned.
“We received a call at about 03:15 am on July 1, 2024. On receiving the information, we quickly dispatched our personnel and vehicle to the scene of the incident to rescue the victims at 03:30 am,” Ibrahim said.
The Sector Commander said that the accident occurred as a result of excessive speed, dangerous driving and overloading which led to loss of control.
He further explained that during the rescue operation, items recovered include six motorcycles, 10 mobile phones, animals (goats and rams), maize and the sum of ₦400,000.
“All the victims were immediately conveyed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital Kano for urgent medical attention. The doctors on duty confirmed 25 dead out of the victims,” he said.
He warned motorists against unsafe practices of transporting animals, goods, along with human beings.
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