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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
A fatal auto crash along Zaria-Kano expressway has resulted in the death of 12 passengers and injured 28 others.
The accident involving an articulated vehicle with a registration number KTG 454 ZZ occurred at Tashar Yari Village at about 7.36 am on Monday.
A statement by the media office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna attributed the crash to overtaking, over-speeding and overloading.
Th statement said that the Chairman of Makarfi Local Government and the Unit Commander, Tashar Yari were on the ground to assess the incident.
A breakdown of the victims indicated that forty (40)people were involved in the crash, consisting of 28 injured and 12 deceased.
“The injured were conveyed to Mararfi General Hospital for further treatment,’’ the statement said.
‘’The owner of the vehicle who is in Azare, Bauchi State has been communicated and directed to report to.RS1.1 Kaduna Sector Command while the driver of the Trailer is reportedly among the deceased.’’ said the statement.
‘’What we witnessed today is avoidable, hence our resolve to continue to reach out to Stakeholders particularly transport unions to preach and sensitive their drivers on the dangers of Excessive speeding, overloading, dangerous driving and use of phone while driving, among others.’’
Kaduna FRSC Sector Commander, Kabir Y Nadabo appealed motorists to imbibe the culture and conduct of safe driving particularly on Highways.
