Seven dead, 11 injured in Gombe road crash

Seven individuals, together with three youngsters, have died, whereas 11 others sustained accidents in a multiple-vehicle accident at Kumo in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The crash, which occurred at Tashan Magariya Junction alongside the Gombe–Billiri road at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, concerned a heavy-duty truck, two Volkswagen Golf automobiles and 5 bikes.

An incident report by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attributed the accident to suspected brake failure, which reportedly brought about the truck driver to lose management whereas travelling from Gombe in the direction of Yola.

The truck subsequently collided with the 2 automobiles and 5 bikes, bringing the whole variety of automobiles concerned to eight.

According to the report, the deceased comprised 4 grownup males, two boys and a lady.

The 11 injured victims included 4 grownup males, three grownup ladies and 4 women. They reportedly suffered numerous accidents, together with extreme fractures, cuts and bruises.

Although the FRSC recorded 25 individuals as being concerned in the accident, the report didn’t present particulars concerning the situation of the remaining seven people.

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The company mentioned its personnel acquired an emergency name at 5:32 p.m. and reached the scene two minutes later.

The injured victims had been taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Kumo for medical consideration, whereas 11 individuals reportedly acquired first assist.

The automobiles concerned in the crash had been subsequently handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force in Kumo for additional investigation and needed motion.

The identities of the deceased and the newest medical circumstances of the injured victims weren’t instantly identified.

The suspected mechanical failure that triggered the crash highlights the hazards defective automobiles pose to motorists, motorcyclists and different road customers.