No fewer than 11 persons lost their lives, while 12 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road traffic accident that occurred on Thursday along the Ringim–Sankara–Beguwa Road in Jigawa State.
The Ringim Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), CRC Ado Adamu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen.
Adamu said the accident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. and involved a red Volkswagen Golf with registration number ND 983 XA, which was conveying about 23 passengers.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by overloading and excessive speeding, which led to a tyre burst and loss of control by the driver.
“The accident resulted in the death of 11 persons, while 12 others sustained injuries,” Adamu said.
He added that the victims were rushed to Ringim General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed 11 deaths, while those injured are currently receiving treatment.
The Jigawa State FRSC Sector Commander, CC Umar Masa’udu Matazu, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.
Matazu urged motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to reduce road crashes, injuries and fatalities in the state.
