On Monday morning, people in Kano State were caught up in a devastating car accident that left at least 30 people dead and many more fighting for their lives.
tragedy happened in bad day An accident involving a trailer carrying passengers and goods occurred in Geze Local Government Area. Witnesses said the car was heading towards escape in Jigawa State on suspicion of reckless driving, where he lost control before exiting the highway.
heartbreaking details
Initial reports from the scene described chaos and emotion as rescue teams worked to extricate victims from the wreckage. Although Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) A “separate accident” involving a DAF trailer (registration number: KTG 467 YG) has been officially confirmed, killing 7 people and injuring 70, with local authorities and witnesses at the scene insisting the death toll has climbed to more than 30 people Many people died from their injuries.
The cause of the accident was attributed to a fatal combination Speeding, reckless driving and the dangerous practice of mixing passengers with heavy cargo.
Governor Abba Yusuf responded
Dear Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Ka Bill YoussefCalling the incident a “heartbreaking and serious loss” to the country. In an immediate response to the scale of this tragedy, the Governor has directed:
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Free medical care: The Kano State Ministry of Health must provide comprehensive and timely medical services free of charge to all survivors.
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Humanitarian Assessment: The Office of the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs will immediately assess the casualties to support the families of the deceased.
Looking for loved ones?
Injured victims have been evacuated to multiple hospitals across the state, including:
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Sir Sunusi Specialist HospitalKano (Gezawa)
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Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital
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Abdullah Hiwas Specialist Hospitalnasarawa
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Geze General Hospital
Families who suspect their relatives are on the trailer bound for Gujungu are advised to visit these facilities for identification.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased. How can we stop the frequent tow truck tragedies on Nigeria’s roads? Please leave your comments below.
