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Zamfara Road Crash Kills Seven, Injures 70

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Zamfara road crash kills seven and injures 70 on Hadejia Road. FRSC warns against over-speeding and unsafe passenger practices

Seven people were killed and 70 others injured in a road traffic crash on Sunday morning along Hadejia Road at Kwanar Dan Ja in Kano State, authorities confirmed.

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The incident involved a commercial DAF trailer with registration number KTG 467 YG and occurred at approximately 8:33 a.m., according to the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State Sector Command.

CRC Abdullahi Labaran, Public Relations Officer of FRSC Kano, stated that the Corps received a distress call at 8:35 a.m. and that the rescue team arrived at the scene within five minutes to begin emergency operations.

A total of 105 individuals were affected, comprising 55 males and 15 females among the injured.

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Preliminary investigations by the FRSC indicated that over-speeding and loss of control were the primary causes of the crash.

The situation was aggravated by the illegal practice of transporting passengers alongside goods in the vehicle.

The road was reported to be in good condition at the time of the incident, and no additional items were recovered from the scene.

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Victims were evacuated to four hospitals across Kano metropolis and surrounding areas.

Twenty-four injured persons were taken to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, another 24 to Gezawa General Hospital, 20 to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, and seven to Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital in Nasarawa.

The FRSC extended condolences to the families of the deceased and prayers for the recovery of those injured.

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The Corps issued a stern warning to commercial drivers against over-speeding, reckless driving, and the unsafe practice of mixing passengers with goods, emphasising that such behaviours continue to result in avoidable loss of life.

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Authorities called on the public to remain vigilant and comply strictly with traffic regulations to safeguard lives and property.

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Seven Killed, 11 Injured in Gombe Multiple-Vehicle Crash

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Seven people died and 11 were injured in a Gombe multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles

Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles at Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

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The accident occurred at about 5.30pm on Thursday at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri road, according to an incident report by the Federal Road Safety Corps.

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The FRSC attributed the crash to suspected brake failure, which allegedly caused the driver of a DAF trailer travelling from Gombe towards Yola to lose control and collide with the other vehicles.

“The accident involved a DAF trailer, two Volkswagen Golf cars and five motorcycles, making a total of eight vehicles involved in the crash,” the report stated.

According to the agency, 25 people were involved in the incident.

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Seven were confirmed dead, while 11 sustained injuries.

The report did not specify the condition of the remaining seven people.

The FRSC said the deceased comprised four adult males, two male children and one female child.

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Eleven people were injured, including four adult males, three adult females and four female children.

Their injuries included compound fractures, lacerations and bruises, according to the report.

The identities of those killed and the current conditions of the injured victims were not immediately available.

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The FRSC said its rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving a distress call.

“A distress call was received at 5.32pm, and the rescue team arrived at the scene at 5.34pm,” the report stated.

The victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Kumo for medical attention, while 11 people received first aid.

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The agency added that the vehicles involved were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the police in Kumo for further action.

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The suspected brake failure is expected to be examined as part of the investigation into the crash.

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