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From Desmond Mgboh Kano
A tragic auto crash along Zaria-Kano Expressway has resulted in the death of 12 passengers while 28 others were injured.
The accident involving an articulated vehicle with a registration number KTG 454 ZZ occurred at Tashar Yari Village, at about 7.36am, yesterday.
A statement by the media office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna attributed the crash to overtaking, over-speeding and overloading. The statement noted that the Chairman of Makarfi Local Government and the Unit Commander, Tashar Yari were on ground to assess the incident.
A breakdown of the victims indicated that 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 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.
“What we witnessed today is avoidable, hence, our resolve to continue to reach out to stakeholders, particularly transport unions, to preach and sensitise their drivers on the dangers of excessive speeding, overloading, dangerous driving and use of phone while driving, among others,’’ the statement read.
Kaduna FRSC Sector Commander, Kabir. Y. Nadabo, appealed to motorists to imbibe the culture and conduct of safe driving, particularly on the highways.
