FRSC: 12 dead, 5 injured in overloaded trailer crash in Kano

At least 12 people have died in a lone crash along the Zaria–Kano highway.

The accident occurred around 2:40 am on Friday at Samawa village in Garun Malam LGA of Kano state.

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the crash involved a DAF trailer (CF95 model) with registration number KMC 931 ZE, which was overloaded with goods and passengers.

A preliminary investigation indicated that the accident was caused by a mechanical fault.

M.B. Bature, sector commander of FRSC in Kano, said 19 people were involved in the crash.

“Twelve died, five sustained injuries, while two escaped unhurt. The injured victims were taken to Kura General Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at Nassarawa Hospital,” he said.

Bature cautioned motorists against dangerous practices, warning that the corps would step up enforcement to stop the mixing of goods, animals, and passengers in the same vehicle.