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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that nine people died in a road accident on the Kaltungo-Cham Road in Kaluwa community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The Sector Commander of FRSC, Gombe Command, Samson Kaura, confirmed the crash in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.
Kaura said 18 people were involved in the crash, leaving five injured while four others escaped without harm.
He stated that the injured were taken to the General Hospital in Kaltungo for treatment, and the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
Preliminary findings point to loss of control due to excessive speed and brake failure as the cause of the accident.
“The trailer was speeding on a sloping road and, as a result, lost control and hit the Sharon bus from behind, which caused the bus to somersault.
“We have been advising motorists to avoid excessive speed, especially given the nature of the road, which is sloping. Drivers must travel at a controllable speed to prevent such crashes and the loss of lives and property,” he said.
The sector commander further urged motorists to always inspect their vehicles before embarking on any journey, particularly during the yuletide season.
