Mr Theman said the lone accident involved a trailer conveying 27 cows and also caused injuries to 16 other persons.
The crash involved a Chevrolet SUV marked WWW 75 MW and a truck with registration number SRA 584 XB.
Mr Manga said that his men have been positioned at strategic areas to ensure free flow of traffic during the yuletide.
FRSC says 640 personnel will monitor traffic in strategic places in Bauchi in preparation for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
FRSC has cautioned motorists against driving above speed limits to minimise road crashes during the Christmas season.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said 205 people were killed in 231 road traffic crashes between January and November in Kano.
“We are urging motorists to desist from dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol to prevent unnecessary loss of lives during the festive period,” FRSC warned.
The crash involved a MAN diesel truck with registration number LSR 10 YD and a Toyota Carina with no registration number.
Ms Okpe said the accident occurred at 2:38 p.m., attributing it to speeding and loss of control.
The FRSC boss said the exercise would concentrate on such offences as violation of speed limits by all categories of vehicles and route violations.
