Nine killed in Kano auto crash involving 50 people
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of nine persons in an auto crash at Kunar Dumawa in the Dambatta local government area, Kano.
Confirming the crash in a statement, the FRSC Sector Commander, Zubairu Mato, said 41 others were injured in the Sunday evening accident.
“We received a call at about 4:10 pm on Sunday, so we quickly dispatched our personnel and vehicle to the scene for the rescue of victims at about 4:17 pm as well as clearing the obstructions,” Mr. Mato said.
He added that the crash occurred as a result of a loss of control due to brake failure.
The accident involved three vehicles, a truck with registration number XA 111 SNN, a Volkswagen Golf 3 with registration number DAL 515 ZX, and a Mercedes Benz without a registration number.
“The victims who lost their lives are three males, six females, while the remaining 41 victims sustained serious injures,” he disclosed.
The road safety boss said the victims were evacuated to Dambatta General Hospital, where nine of the casualties were confirmed dead.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Terrorists killed our colleagues to pressure govt into accepting their demands, says rescued Oyo principal
“They killed them purposely because they felt that would force the government to give them whatever they wanted,” she said.
Sport
Super Falcons arrive camp ahead of 2026 WAFCON
The 2026 WAFCON will be held in Morocco from July 25 to August 16.
States
Niger emir orders lower transport fares to ease hardship
The reduction followed a directive by the Emir of Lapai, Umar Bago, aimed at easing transportation costs for residents and students.
Sport
France, Spain set to clash in epic World Cup semi-final battle
It is the first semi-final fixture and one of the most anticipated matches of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
NationWide
Wig, gown reserved for qualified lawyers: Legal Practitioners
The lawyers said only persons called to the bar and enrolled as solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria are qualified to wear the legal regalia.
Health
Drug availability in Kano public health facilities has increased to 90%: Official
He said drug availability in public health facilities rose from 30 per cent to 90 per cent in three years.
