A devastating mishap unfolded along the Zaria-Kano expressway, resulting in the loss of 12 lives and leaving 28 others injured. The accident involved an overspeeding truck that crashed, causing significant damage and casualties
No fewer than 12 persons died and 28 sustained injuries as an overspeeding trailer crashed along Zaria-Kano expressway.
Reports indicate that the truck was traveling at high speed when it veered off the road, leading to the fatal crash. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide assistance to the injured and transport them to medical facilities for treatment
Kabir Nadabo, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State sector commander confirmed the incident saying tit occurred at Tashar Yari village at 7:36 a.m. on Monday.
“The trailer, with a registration number KTG 454 ZZ, was travelling to Kano when the unfortunate incident occurred,” Nadabo said.
He said the cause of the crash was wrongful overtaking, speeding and overloading, which sadly resulted in the high number of fatalities.
Nadabo said the Chairman of Makarfi Local Government and the Unit Commander, Tashar Yari, were on the ground to assess the incident.
He said that an investigation of the incident has revealed that 40 people were involved in the crash, 28 got injured and 12 were deceased.
“The injured were conveyed to the Makarfi General Hospital for further treatment.
“The owner of the vehicle, who is in Azare, Bauchi State has been informed and directed to report to the Kaduna Sector Command, while the driver of the trailer was reportedly among the deceased, “he said.
Nadabo said the accident was avoidable, adding, ” Hence our resolve to continue to reach out to the stakeholders, particularly transport unions.
”This is to preach and sensitize their drivers on the dangers of speeding, overloading, dangerous driving and the use of cellphones while driving, among others.
“The Corps in Kaduna will strive to continue to work hard and liaise with transport Stakeholders and the media in preaching the word of safety.”
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of overspeeding and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to prevent such devastating accidents. Authorities are likely to conduct investigations to determine the cause of the crash and take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Nadabo appealed to motorists to imbibe the culture of safe driving, particularly on the highways
