Road Accident Claims 14 Lives In Kano

A tragic road traffic accident in Imawa Town, Kura local government area of Kano State has claimed the lives of 14 persons and left several others injured on Friday, June 27, 2024.

The Kano State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported the incident in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, CRC Abdullahi Labaran.

The statement partly read: “According to preliminary reports, a truck with the registration number MKA 537 XN lost control and collided with pedestrians who had just concluded their Friday prayers. The tragic crash not only resulted in fourteen fatalities but also left several others injured.”

The Command, led by Commander CC Abdullahi, swiftly responded to the distress call with personnel from the FRSC, along with other security agencies, were dispatched to the scene to conduct rescue operations and provide immediate medical assistance to the injured victims.

Commander CC Abdullahi urged all road users to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent such avoidable tragedies.

“Our hearts go out to the families of the deceased,” Abdullahi stated, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

He assured the public that efforts were ongoing to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.