17 killed as articulated vehicle crashes in Niger
At least 17 persons were killed in an auto crash on Tuesday in Takalafia village on the Yawuri Expressway in Magama Local Government Area of Niger.
The Federal Road Safety Corps spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the accident in a statement in Abuja.
Mr Kazeem stated that the accident occurred at about 3:00 a.m., involving 229 persons comprising 220 male adults, four female adults, and five male children.
The FRSC spokesman said the crash involved a DAF articulated vehicle engaged in a speed violation, resulting in loss of control.
He added that 206 male adults, one female adult and one male child were rescued but had varying degrees of injuries.
“A total of 17 persons were killed in the crash. The injured victims have been evacuated to Kontagora General Hospital, Niger, for immediate medical attention.
“The dead were deposited in the mortuary of the same hospital,’’ Mr Kazeem stated.
(NAN)
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