Fatal auto crash claims 15 lives, injures 13 people
Story by Victor Itodo ABUH
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in a road crash on the Funtua-Gusau road in Katsina State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, Mr Aliyu Ma’aji, verified the tragic incident through a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Shamsudeen Babajo, on Saturday in Katsina.
He said the accident, which occurred on Saturday, involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck.
Ma’aji noted that a damaged tyre on the Toyota bus led to a loss of control, resulting in a devastating head-on collision.
The crash claimed the lives of 15 people, while 13 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
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The victims were promptly transported to Funtua General Hospital by the patrol team from the Funtua Unit Command.
Ma’aji emphasised the importance of motorists routinely checking the condition of their tyres before starting a journey.
He also urged drivers to avoid speeding, overloading, and reckless driving to help prevent road accidents.
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