Six killed in Bauchi road crash
Six people have died in an auto crash in Bauchi.
On Thursday, the Federal Road Safety Corps’ sector Commander, Yusuf Abdullahi, said six people lost their lives while 54 others were injured.
Mr Abdullahi added that the crash involved traders travelling from Darazo in the Darazo local government area to Dakuku Market in Gombe.
He explained that dangerous overtaking was the probable cause of the crash that involved a commercial Mercedes Benz truck with 72 male passengers.
“It was a lone fatal accident which involved a Mercedes Benz truck with a plate number AA476MSA conveying 72 traders from Darazo LGA of Bauchi state to Dakuku Market in Gombe state.
“Six people lost their lives on the spot while 54 sustained injuries. The name of the driver is Alhaji Sa’idu Misau, and the probable cause of the accident is dangerous overtaking.”
He stated further, “The truck veered off the road and threw the people away. Some hung on the truck. It took us hours to carry out the rescue operation.”
The commander further explained that the injured victims were taken to Darazo General Hospital while the deceased’s remains were deposited in the hospital’s mortuary.
He cautioned all road users, especially drivers, to be wary of speeding and dangerous overtaking.
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