Auto Crash Claims One Life, Injures 18 in Adamawa
By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola
One person has been confirmed dead while 18 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a road traffic accident involving a Toyota Hummer bus in Adamawa State.
The accident occurred along the Yola–Kano route and involved a Toyota Hummer bus with registration number BLD 471 XL, which was conveying 19 passengers, including the driver, 14 men and five women.
Confirming the incident, the Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Numan, Assistant Corps Commander Idi Timothy, said the crash resulted in the death of one passenger, a citizen of the Republic of Cameroon, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.
The remaining 18 victims were rescued and taken to the General Hospital, Numan, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
Preliminary investigations by the FRSC attributed the cause of the accident to over speeding, according to the commander.
ACC Timothy used the opportunity to caution motorists to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations to avoid preventable crashes that often lead to loss of lives and property.
He also disclosed that a sum of ₦40,000 and 300,000 CFA francs, belonging to the deceased, was recovered at the scene and subsequently handed over to his relatives. The body of the deceased has also been released to the family for burial.
While receiving the recovered money, a relative of the deceased, AbdulRazak Bilyaminu, identified as the victim’s younger brother, confirmed the death of his brother in the tragic accident.
The FRSC reiterated its commitment to ensuring road safety and urged road users to exercise caution at all times.
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