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Five persons died while 13 others were injured after a truck rammed into an Easter procession by Christian worshippers in Gombe State, according to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday.
The FRSC Sector Commander in Gombe State, Mr Samson Kaura, confirmed yesterday, saying the crash occurred at 7:20 a.m. at Tashan Gona in Billiri town of the Billiri Local Government Area of the state.
According to him, 18 persons were involved in the crash, comprising eight male adults and 10 female adults. He said out of the 18, five comprising two male adults and three female adults were killed, while 10 female adults and three male adults sustained fractures and open wounds.
Kaura said the bodies of the deceased were taken to the General Hospital in Billiri, while the injured victims were taken to the General Hospital, Amana, Lafiya clinic, Billiri, and Gombe Specialist Hospital, respectively, for medical attention.
He said the cause of the crash was speed violations. Hence, he urged motorists always to maintain speed limits in built-up areas to reduce the impact of crashes and casualties.
Kaura said that the truck driver had been apprehended by the personnel of the Police in the Billiri Division for prosecution.
Also speaking to NAN, Buhari Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer in Gombe State, confirmed the crash, adding that the collision created tension in Billiri but with the quick intervention of security personnel, the situation was brought under control.
He said the truck, which was loaded with grains, hit some persons who were part of the last batch coming from the Easter prayer ground to their various locations, and was immediately set ablaze by residents of the area. An attempt was made to kill the driver, but for the swift intervention of the police.
