21 travellers die in Kaduna highway crash

A tragic road accident occurred on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of 21 travellers. The incident involved a trailer truck and a passenger Hummer bus heading to Kano and Batsari town in Katsina state. The accident happened near a route diversion, where all motorists were forced to drive on a single lane.

An eyewitness reported that the driver of the articulated vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind his vehicle and another container truck, which blocked the busy highway. Three passengers survived the accident and were rushed to Umaru Musa Memorial Hospital in Sabon-Wuse town for medical attention. The remains of the victims were deposited at the hospital’s morgue.

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and police authorities have yet to confirm the incident. However, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Tafa Division, Kagarko LG of Kaduna State, Idris Ibrahim, is compiling a report on the incident.

The tragic accident has caused a significant buildup of traffic on the expressway, with motorists stranded for hours. The incident highlights the need for improved road safety measures and enforcement to prevent such tragedies. The authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution and patience while plying the route, as efforts are being made to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.

This devastating incident serves as a wake-up call for all road users to be more careful and cautious while driving. The need for improved road safety measures and enforcement cannot be overstated, and efforts must be made to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.