16 KILLED, 52 INJURED IN KANO ROAD CRASH

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A fatal road accident at the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover in Hotoro, Kano, has claimed 16 lives and left 52 others injured.

The tragic incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday along the Kano-Maiduguri Road and involved a DAF trailer transporting both goods and passengers.

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, the crash was caused by overspeeding and reckless driving, resulting in a loss of control under the bridge.

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the FRSC Kano Sector Command, Abdullahi Labaran, stated: “Our rescue team, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, swiftly responded to the scene to carry out emergency operations and restore traffic flow.”

He revealed that a total of 71 people were involved in the crash, with 52 sustaining varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were swiftly transported to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

In response to the tragedy, the FRSC Kano Sector Commander, CC UM Matazu, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a quick recovery.

He also warned against the dangers of overloading trailers with passengers, goods, and animals, stressing the need for stricter compliance with road safety regulations.

“We strongly warn drivers against such dangerous practices, which significantly increase the risk of fatal crashes,” Matazu stated.

Meanwhile, an FRSC investigation team has been deployed to further probe the circumstances surrounding the crash. The obstruction caused by the accident has since been cleared, restoring the free flow of traffic in the area.

The FRSC urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations to prevent further loss of lives.