The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano has confirmed that 23 people lost their lives in a fatal accident under the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover along the Kano-Maiduguri Road, Hotoro .
According to the FRSC, the crash involved a DAF trailer transporting both passengers and goods, adding that preliminary findings suggest that excessive speeding led the driver to lose control, resulting in the tragic incident.
“Casualty reports indicate that a total of persons involved were 71, 48 injured victims and 23 fatalities,” the FRSC stated.
Emergency responders, including FRSC officials and the Nigeria Police Force, quickly arrived at the scene to rescue victims and restore traffic flow.
The injured were transported to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Following the accident on Thursday, FRSC Kano Sector Commander, CC UM Matazu, ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash.
He also extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a swift recovery.
“The Sector Commander also issued a stern warning against the overloading of trailers with goods, animals, and passengers, emphasizing that such reckless practices significantly increase the risk of fatal crashes,” the FRSC noted.
