No fewer than nine people were killed in a fatal road accident on the Kaltungo-Cham Road in Kaluwa community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed.
The Sector Commander of the FRSC, Gombe Command, Samson Kaura, told journalists that 18 people were involved in the crash, with five sustaining injuries and four escaping unharmed.
“The victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Kaltungo for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary,” he said.
Kaura said that preliminary investigations indicated that the accident was caused by excessive speed and brake failure.
He added that the incident, which occurred around 8:33 a.m. on Monday, involved a trailer and a Sharon bus.
“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 inspect their vehicles before embarking on any journey, particularly during the yuletide season.