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Nine people were killed and five others injured when a speeding trailer collided with their bus on the Kaltungo–Cham Road in Kaluwa community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The accident occurred at around 8:33 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22.
Samson Kaura, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State, confirmed the incident. He said a total of 18 people were involved, with five sustaining varying degrees of injuries while four 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,” Kaura stated.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the crash resulted from loss of control caused by excessive speed and brake failure.
Kaura explained: “The trailer was speeding on a sloping road and lost control, hitting the Sharon bus from behind. This caused the bus to somersault. We have consistently advised motorists to avoid excessive speed, especially on sloping roads. Drivers must maintain a controllable speed to prevent such crashes and the tragic loss of lives and property.”
He also urged motorists to thoroughly check their vehicles before embarking on any journey, particularly during the festive season.
