Seven killed, 70 injured in Kano lone accident — FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven persons died and 70 others sustained injuries in a lone road accident that occurred on Sunday along Hadejia Road at Kwanar Danja in Kano State.

The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Idris Muhammed-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued by the corps’ Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran.

According to him, the crash occurred at about 8:35 a.m., prompting an immediate response from rescue operatives who arrived at the scene within five minutes.

The accident involved a single commercial DAF trailer with registration number KTG 467 YG, which was conveying both passengers and goods.

“A total of 105 persons were involved in the crash. Seven persons died, 70 sustained various degrees of injuries, while 28 escaped unhurt,” Muhammed-Lawal said.

He attributed the incident to speeding and loss of control, worsened by the unsafe practice of transporting passengers alongside goods.

The injured victims were evacuated to different hospitals across Kano for treatment. Twenty-four were taken to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, another 24 to Gezawa General Hospital, 20 to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, and seven to Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital in Nasarawa.

The sector commander described the incident as a single-vehicle fatal crash, noting that the road condition was good at the time of the accident.

He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Muhammed-Lawal also cautioned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, against speeding, reckless driving and the illegal conveyance of passengers in goods vehicles, warning that such practices continue to cause avoidable loss of lives.

He urged the public to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to ensure safety on the roads.