7 die in Yobe road crash as commercial vehicle somersaults
Story by Susan Mbamah
Seven people have been confirmed dead in a fatal road crash on the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State. The accident, which occurred on Tuesday, also left several other passengers with injuries.
Sources told Akelicious that the crash involved a commercial vehicle traveling towards Maiduguri. The driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to somersault on the highway.
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Local residents and good Samaritans immediately rushed to the scene to assist.
They helped evacuate the victims to a nearby hospital, where seven were pronounced dead upon arrival.
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According to hospital sources, the injured are currently receiving treatment, with some reported to be in critical condition.
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