The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of nine persons in a road traffic crash along the Kaltungo–Cham Road in Kaluwa community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Samson Kaura, disclosed this in an interview with on Monday.
Kaura said a total of 18 persons were involved in the accident, adding that five sustained varying degrees of injuries, while four others escaped unhurt.
“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.
According to him, preliminary investigations showed that the crash was caused by loss of control due to excessive speed and brake failure.
The sector commander explained that the accident, which occurred at about 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.
Kaura further urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly inspected before embarking on any journey, particularly during the yuletide season.