No fewer than 19 people have been confirmed dead in
a fatal motor accident on Mararaban-maska road in Funtua Local Government Area
of Katsina State.
The accident was said to have occurred last Sunday at
about 8:p.m when an 18-seater bus collided with a truck, leaving seven other
passengers with varying degree of injuries.
It was gathered that the bus driver had brake
failure and rammed into the truck, killing 19 persons instantly, leaving seven
others with injuries.
However, an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity told
journalists yesterday that: "A tanker fell on a Sharon bus while two other
vehicles which were following the tanker also collided it.
"19 people died instantly while many others who
sustained injuries were taken to General Hospital in Funtua by men of the
Nigeria Police Force and Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)."
When contacted, the Katsina State Sector Commander of
the FRSC, Ali Tanimu, said he was on his way to the scene of the incidence to
ascertain the casualties.
"Yes, I am on my way to Funtua where the
accident occurred to ascertain the number of casualties and see some of the
victims in the hospital. As soon as the report of the accident is ready, it
will be made available to the public," he said.
It was reported that accidents involving trailers
and other commercial vehicles are becoming prevalent on Funtua-Zaria
expressway, hence the need for relevant authorities to adopt proactive measures
to end the menace.
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