Six die in Adamawa car crash
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- Six people died in a crash on Adamawa State’s Yola-Girei Road, according to the state police command.
- Police evacuated the victims, restored traffic and urged motorists to obey traffic rules and avoid speeding.
- The incident was reportedly the fourth crash on the road in less than a month, with more than 10 deaths recorded during that period.
Six people died in a motor accident on Friday along the Yola-Girei Road in Nigeria’s Adamawa State, the state police command said.
Police spokesman Suleiman Nguroje said a preliminary report recorded six deaths. The victims were taken to a hospital, where they were confirmed dead. Officers from Girei Divisional Headquarters, Federal Housing and the Central Motor Traffic Division went to the scene to evacuate the victims and restore traffic flow.
Commissioner of Police Kabir Hassan expressed condolences to the families and called for calm. He urged motorists to drive carefully, obey traffic regulations and avoid excessive speed.
The crash was reportedly the fourth recorded on the Yola-Girei Road in less than a month. More than 10 people have died in those incidents, according to local reporting.
The victims were rushed to a hospital where they were confirmed dead.
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