The Kano Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that 23 people lost their lives in a tragic accident on Friday under the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover along the Kano-Maiduguri Road in Hotoro. The accident also left 48 others injured.
The FRSC stated that the crash involved a DAF model trailer that was carrying both goods and passengers. Initial findings suggest that the driver was speeding, which caused him to lose control of the vehicle while passing under the bridge.
“Casualty reports indicate that a total of persons involved were 71, 48 injured victims and 23 fatalities,” the FRSC noted.
Emergency responders from the FRSC and the Nigeria Police Force quickly arrived at the scene to rescue the victims and restore traffic flow. The injured were immediately taken to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital for urgent medical care.
In response to the incident, the FRSC Kano Sector Commander, CC UM Matazu, has sent an investigation team to examine the exact cause of the crash. He expressed deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a quick recovery.
“The Sector Commander also issued a stern warning against the overloading of trailers with goods, animals, and passengers,” the report noted, adding that such dangerous practices greatly increase the chances of deadly accidents.
Following the accident, authorities worked swiftly to clear the scene, and normal traffic flow has been restored. The FRSC reassured the public of its dedication to ensuring road safety and urged all motorists to strictly follow traffic laws to avoid further tragedies.
