July 01, (THEWILL) – A total of 25 persons died and 53 others were injured, while 12 escaped unhurt in an early morning auto crash at Dangwauro Flyover along Kano – Zaria Road in Kumbotso Local Government Area.
The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Kano.
Abdullahi said that the accident involved a trailer (IVECO), with registration number XA 311 ZB.
“We received a call at about 03:15 AM on July 1, 2024. Upon receiving the information, we quickly dispatched our personnel and vehicle to the scene of the incident to rescue the victims at 03:30 AM”, he said.
He said that the accident occurred as a result of excessive speeding, dangerous driving and overloading which led to loss of control, resulting in the vehicle crashing.
The Sector Commander further explained that during the rescue operation, items recovered included six motorcycles, ten mobile phones, animals (goats and rams), maize, and the sum of N400,000.
Abdullahi said that all recovered items are in police custody.
“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 total number of the victims,” he said.
He warned motorists against the unsafe practice of transporting animals, and goods alongside human beings concurrently.
The Sector Commander said such practice would not only endanger lives but also contravene traffic regulations designed to ensure road safety.
He also urged all road users to adhere strictly to traffic laws and regulations to prevent further tragedies on our roads.
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