FRSC confirms four dead, 10 injured in auto crash in Bida
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed four persons dead and 10 others with injuries in a lone accident in Zanchita village on the Bida–Kutugi Road, Bida Local Government Area of Niger.
Kumar Tsukwam, the FRSC sector commander in the state, told journalists on Sunday that the crash involved a commercial bus with registration number BNK 342 XA conveying 14 passengers.
Mr Tsukwam said the lone accident occurred at about 9:25 p.m. on Sunday, with four passengers dying at the scene.
“The injured victims were rescued and taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, for medical attention while the corpses were deposited at the mortuary,” he said.
The commander blamed the accident on speeding, diversion and loss of control.
He advised motorists to exercise caution and adhere strictly to speed limits to avoid crashes.
The commander said the corps would continue to monitor road users to guard against dangerous driving.
(NAN)
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