A trailer load of goods with registration number MKA 537 XN lost control crushed 14 people, who had just finished Friday prayers, to death at Imawa village, Kura local government area along Kano – Zaria highway.
This is contained in a statement issued by CRC Abdullahi Labaran
SPEO/PRO, Kano Sector Command, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Friday.
More so, several other person sustained different degrees of injuries as a result of the accident.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS1.2 Kano Sector Command, under the leadership of Commander CC Abdullahi, regrets to report a tragic road traffic crash that occurred today, Friday 27th June 2024, at Imawa Town along the Zaria – Kano highway.
“The incident was reported at 1350hrs. According to preliminary reports, a truck bearing registration number Reg no: MKA 537 XN lost control and collided with pedestrians who had just concluded Friday prayers.
“This unfortunate collision resulted in the tragic loss of fourteen lives and left several others injured.
“Upon receiving the distress call, FRSC Kano State Command promptly dispatched personnel to the scene, alongside other security agencies, to initiate rescue operations and provide immediate medical assistance to the injured victims.
“Commander CC Abdullahi emphasizes the FRSC’s commitment to road safety and urges all road users to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
“The Sector Commander extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assures the public that efforts are ongoing to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the crash” part of the statement reads.