Eight Killed, 17 Injured in Katsina Road Crash

A tragic road accident on the Funtua-Katsina highway has claimed the lives of eight passengers, with 17 others sustaining injuries. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at Layin Kukah in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that the crash involved a commercial Toyota Hiace bus and a Bajaj tricycle. A total of 25 individuals were involved in the collision, including adult males and females, as well as male and female children.

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The injured victims suffered fractures and deep lacerations and were immediately taken to Bakori Comprehensive Hospital for medical attention.

Preliminary investigations by the FRSC indicate that wrongful overtaking was the probable cause of the fatal crash. The injured victims suffered fractures and deep lacerations and were promptly transported to Bakori Comprehensive Hospital for medical treatment. The FRSC has urged all motorists to exercise caution, avoid dangerous overtaking, and strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life on the nation's highways.

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The FRSC preliminary investigations identified wrongful overtaking as the likely cause of the tragic incident.