In a tragic incident along the Funtua-Gusau road in Katsina State, 15 people lost their lives, and 13 others sustained injuries in a fatal accident on Saturday.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Katsina, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the crash in a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Shamsudeen Babajo.
The accident involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a Dangote truck, with the collision reportedly caused by a tyre burst from the Toyota bus, resulting in the driver losing control and colliding head-on with the truck.
The FRSC rescue team from the Funtua Unit Command transported the injured to Funtua General Hospital, where they are receiving treatment for varying degrees of injuries.
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Commander Ma’aji urged all motorists to prioritize tyre maintenance and ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey, highlighting the role of proper vehicle checks in preventing such devastating incidents.
