16 Dead, 52 Injured in Tragic Kano Road Crash

A tragic road accident at the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover in Hotoro, Kano, has left 16 people dead and 52 others injured. The fatal crash occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday along the Kano-Maiduguri Road, involving a DAF trailer that was transporting both goods and passengers.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector Command attributed the crash to overspeeding and dangerous driving, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle under the bridge.

Confirming the incident, Abdullahi Labaran, the Public Relations Officer of the FRSC Kano Sector Command, stated that the rescue team, in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, quickly responded to the scene to conduct emergency operations and clear the obstruction, restoring normal traffic flow.

A total of 71 people were involved in the crash, with 52 sustaining varying degrees of injuries. The victims were promptly evacuated to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital for immediate medical attention.

The Sector Commander of the FRSC Kano, CC UM Matazu, expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also issued a stern warning about the dangers of overloading trailers with both passengers and goods, stressing that such practices significantly increase the risk of fatal accidents.

“We strongly warn drivers against such dangerous practices, which significantly increase the risk of fatal crashes,” Matazu stated.

An FRSC investigation team has been assigned to further investigate the cause of the crash. Following the clearance of the accident scene, traffic has resumed normal flow in the area.

The FRSC has urged all motorists to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further loss of lives on the roads.