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17 allegedly killed in road accident on Zaria-Kano Expressway

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At least 17 passengers have reportedly died in a fatal accident involving two vehicles at the Kauran Wali axis of Zaria-Kano Expressway on Saturday.

Confirming the accident, Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, said that the crash occurred as a result of a collision between a Kano-bound Hummer Bus with registration number KN90H42, and a Zaria-bound private Toyota Rav4 SUV with number plate ABC550NV.

According to Aruwan, 10 travellers died on the spot, while the seven others died at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, resulting from the accident, which he blamed on dangerous driving along a diversion point on the highway.

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The statement read: “Security agencies have reported that several persons lost their lives in a ghastly road crash along Kauran Wali axis of Zaria-Kano Road.

“The fatal crash occurred in the afternoon of Saturday 5th June 2021 and involved a Hummer Bus belonging to Kano Line (KN90H42), and a private Toyota Rav4 SUV (ABC550NV). The bus was Kano-bound, while the SUV was headed for Zaria.

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“According to eye-witness reports, the crash was a head-on collision between the two vehicles, resulting from dangerous driving and overtaking along a diversion point on the highway.

“Over 20 persons were involved in the crash; 10 persons died on the spot and others died later at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika. Those injured remain in the hospital.

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“Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the reports with sadness and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives, while sending condolences to their families. He wished the injured a quick recovery.

“The Governor thanked officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps who responded swiftly after the crash to evacuate the injured and clear the obstructions.”

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