The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command in North West Nigeria has confirmed the death of 23 people in a Road Traffic Accident in Kano City.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Labaran, the incident happened at the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover, Hotoro on Thursday 13th February 2025.
He said the accident involved a Trailer (DAF Model) carrying goods with 71 passengers when the driver lost control as a result of over speeding which resulted to the death of 23 people with 48 others injured.
“The injured victims were immediately evacuated to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, for urgent medical attention.
“In response to the tragic incident, the Sector Commander, FRSC Kano Sector Command, CC UM Matazu dispatched an investigation team to conduct a thorough inquiry into the crash.
“He also extends his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and prays for the quick recovery of the injured victims.”
The Command warned drivers and the general public against overloading of trailers with goods, animals, and passengers, emphasizing that such dangerous practices significantly increase the risk of fatal crashes.
Labaran noted that, the obstruction caused by the accident has been cleared, and the free flow of traffic has been restored in the affected area.
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