7 Killed, 11 Injured In Gombe Road Crash

At least seven people, including three children, have been killed and 11 others injured in a road crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles at Tashan Magariya Junction, Kumo, in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Gombe State official, Samson Kaura, confirmed the incident to LEADERSHIP, saying it occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday along the Gombe–Billiri route.

According to Kaura, a DAF trailer with registration number FKY926XA, travelling from Gombe towards Yola, lost control due to brake failure and rammed into two Volkswagen Golf cars before crashing into five motorcycles.

He said eight vehicles were involved in the crash.

Kaura disclosed that seven people died in the incident, comprising four adult males, two male children and one female child.

He added that 11 others sustained injuries. The injured victims comprised four adult males, three adult females and four female children, who suffered compound fractures, lacerations and bruises.

According to the FRSC, 25 people were involved in the crash, while 18 victims were transported to hospitals for medical attention.

Kaura said the victims were taken to General Hospital Kumo and the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Kumo.

He added that the vehicles involved had been handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the police in Kumo for further action.