Auto crash claims 14 lives in Kano
08 November 2022 |
11:54 am
No fewer than 14 passengers have lost their lives in a deadly road accident in Kano, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed. The auto crash involving a Toyota Hummer bus with registration number GML 102 TA belonging to Kano line transport service and a private Hyundai Jeep occurred at Rege village by Antukuwani along…
No fewer than 14 passengers have lost their lives in a deadly road accident in Kano, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed.
The auto crash involving a Toyota Hummer bus with registration number GML 102 TA belonging to Kano line transport service and a private Hyundai Jeep occurred at Rege village by Antukuwani along Gaya-Wudil highway, about 45 kilometers from the metropolis.
FRSC Sector Commander, Kano sector, Zubairu Mato told journalists on Tuesday that the unfortunate incident happened at about 7:30 pm Sunday night when the two vehicles had a headlong collision.
Mato attributed the accident to overspeeding and dangerous overtaking and urged drivers to ensure the use of speed limit devices.
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