21 Dead In Tragic Highway Crash On Kaduna Road

21 Dead In Tragic Highway Crash On Kaduna Road

Tragedy struck on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway on Thursday, September 12, 2024, when a collision between a trailer truck and a passenger Hummer bus resulted in the deaths of 21 travelers. Three additional passengers sustained injuries in the crash.

According to an official from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) who was involved in the rescue efforts, the injured individuals were promptly transported to Umaru Musa Memorial Hospital in Sabon-Wuse for medical treatment. The deceased were taken to the hospital’s morgue.

The accident occurred near a route diversion that had directed all traffic onto a single lane, increasing the risk of collisions. The driver of the trailer truck fled the scene, leaving both the truck and a container vehicle obstructing the busy highway.

S.P. Idris Ibrahim, the Divisional Police Officer for Tafa Division, confirmed the incident and indicated that he is currently preparing a report for the state command.