the scene of an accident in Niger State on December 28,
2020.
At least 23 people have been killed in a road crash
around Masha village along the Makera-Mokwa Road in Mashegu Local
Government Area of Niger State.
No fewer than 33 others sust ained varying degrees of injury
during the accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on
Monday.
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The FRSC Sector Commander in Niger, Joel Dagwa, disclosed this
to Channels Television, adding that the accident occurred
on Monday afternoon.
Dagwa explained that the accident was a lone crash involving
only a blue DAF trailer (95 Model) and was a result of speed limit
violation and loss of control.
He noted that the trailer loaded with cows took off from Kebbi
to Lagos State, and was also carrying 55 adult males.
The sector commander stated after the accident, the victims were
taken to the General Hospital in Mokwa for treatment where 23 of
them were certified dead.
According to him, at least 35 people have been killed in road
crashes during the yuletide season in Niger State.
Eyewitnesses said the driver of the trailer and his assistant
fled the scene immediately after the accident happened.
See more photos from the scene of the accident
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