In a crash involving four vehicles on the Kaduna-Zaria highway on Thursday, the Federal Road Safety Corps, or FRSC, reports that nine people were killed and 12 others were injured.
The accident happened at around 5 a.m. on the Rigachikun bridge, close to the National Open University, the FRSC Kaduna State Sector Commander, Hafiz Mohammed, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
A Toyota bus, a Toyota Camry, and two DAF trailers were all involved in the collision, which was caused by speeding, improper overtaking, and a loss of control.
Fracture, bruises, and head injuries were among the wounds they received, he claimed.
According to the sector commander, the dead and wounded were taken to Kaduna’s St. Gerard Hospital and Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital.
According to Mohammed, efforts are being made to remove the accident-related obstructions.
To protect lives and property, he advised drivers to always follow the law.
The sector commander informed drivers using the Kaduna-Zaria highway of the ongoing road work and detours in Kawo, Ragachickun, Mararaban Jos, Birnin Yero, and Jaji.
