One dead, six injured in Bauchi-Kano Road crash: FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi says that one person died while six others were injured in a lone auto crash that occurred in the state on Sunday.
Yusuf Abdullahi, the sector commander in Bauchi, said the accident occurred in Kafin Kawu village on the Bauchi-Kano road in Ganjuwa Local Government Area.
He said the incident occurred around 9:05 a.m. and involved a private Honda Civic car.
Mr Abdullahi added, “seven people were involved in the crash, and they were all male adults.”
He attributed the cause of the crash to a speed violation and gave the driver’s name as Ghali Idris.
Mr Abdullahi stressed that the body of the deceased and those injured were taken to Kafin Madaki General Hospital for identification and treatment.
He advised motorists to observe all traffic rules and regulations and drive with caution while plying the roads.
(NAN)
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