Kaduna-Abuja Road Crash Claims 21 Lives

On Thursday, a devastating car accident on the Kaduna-Abuja Road, near the border of Kaduna and Niger states, resulted in the deaths of at least 21 individuals.

Details of the Accident:

• Location: The collision occurred near a traffic diversion in Niger State, where the highway is undergoing reconstruction. This diversion forced all vehicles to share a single lane.
• Involved Vehicles: The crash involved a truck and a commercial bus transporting passengers from Abuja and Katsina State to Kano.
• Incident Report: According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna, the truck driver fled the scene immediately after the crash. This led to severe traffic congestion on the major route, which remained clogged for several hours.

Casualties and Medical Response:

• Fatalities: At least 21 people lost their lives in the accident.
• Survivors: Three survivors were rushed to the Umaru Musa Memorial Hospital in Sabon-Wuse town, located near the Kaduna-Niger border, for medical treatment.
• Victims’ Remains: The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the hospital’s mortuary.
  Background Information:

  The ongoing reconstruction of the Kaduna-Abuja highway has been a prolonged process, contributing to the hazardous driving conditions. This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures and timely completion of roadworks.