The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed 11 persons dead and 12 others injured in a lone auto crash that occurred along Ringim-Sankara-Beguwa Road in Ringim local government area of Jigawa.
Mr Ado Adamu, the Ag. commander in charge of the Ringim Local Government Unit of the FRSC in Jigawa confirmed the development on Thursday.
Adamu said the incident which involved a Volkswagen car conveying 23 passengers, was caused by tyre burst and excessive speeding.
He explained that 23 passengers, consisting of seven males and 16 females, were involved in the incident that occurred on Thursday at 4:45 p. m.
The unit commander added that 11 of the passengers, including five males and six females lost their lives, while 12 of them – seven males and five females sustained varying degrees of injuries.
According to him, the bodies of the deceased and the injured persons were taken to Ringim General Hospital.
Adamu said the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Umar Matazu, had condoled the families of the deceased and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured victims.
Adamu said the victims were on their way from Bauchi State to Kankia local government area of Katsina State.
Source: NAN
READ ALSO:
WEATHER FORECAST: NiMet predicts sunshine, cloudiness
Before Tinubu metamorphoses into another Donald Trump…
FG confirms US air strikes on terrorist target in Northwest
Trump announces US strikes on Islamic State targets in Nigeria
Gbajabiamila not replaced with Muri-Okunola -Presidency
Lagos tanker explosion kills two
Northern governors condemn Maiduguri mosque attack
Something small that could save you big trouble with tax come 2026
BOOK REVIEW: The unusual twins and the lessons of life
Fire engulfs 22-storey building on Lagos Island
Two Kano lawmakers die on the same day
Christmas: I’m committed to ensuring religious freedom –Tinubu
