At least 12 people, including a driver, have died and 28 others were injured in a road crash along the Zaria-Kano expressway, in Northwest, Nigeria.
The accident occurred at Tashar Yari Village at about 7.36 am on Monday and involved an articulated vehicle with the registration number KTG 454 ZZ.
The Kaduna Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, Kabir Y Nadabo, confirmed the development and attributed it to overtaking, speeding, and overloading.
He further said the injured victims have been conveyed to Makarfi General Hospital for treatment as the owner of the vehicle who is in Azare, Bauchi State, was asked to report to RS1.1 Kaduna Sector Command.
“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.”
Nadabo appealed to motorists to imbibe the culture of safe driving, particularly on the highways.