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By Abiodun OBA
At least 12 persons died and 28 sustained injuries in a road crash at Tashar Yari village along the Zaria-Kano expressway on Monday.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, disclosed and appealed to motorists to imbibe the culture of safe driving, particularly on the highways.
“The trailer with a registration number KTG 454 ZZ was travelling to Kano when the unfortunate incident occurred,” Nadabo said.
He said that the cause of the crash was wrongful overtaking, speeding, and overloading, which sadly resulted in a high number of fatalities.
Nadabo said the Chairman of Makarfi Local Government and the Unit Commander, Tashar Yari, were on ground to assess the incident.
He said that an investigation of the incident has revealed that 40 people were involved in the crash, 28 got injured, and 12 were deceased.
“The injured were conveyed to the Makarfi General Hospital for further treatment.
“The owner of the vehicle, who is in Azare, Bauchi State, has been informed and directed to report to the Kaduna Sector Command, while the driver of the trailer was reported to be among the deceased, “he said.
Nadabo said that the accident was avoidable, adding, “hence our resolve to continue to reach out to the stakeholders, particularly transport unions.
“This is to preach and sensitise their drivers on the dangers of speeding, overloading, dangerous driving, and the use of cell phones while driving, among others.
“The Corps in Kaduna will strive to continue to work hard and liaise with transport stakeholders and the media in preaching the word of safety.”
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