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11 Killed, 12 Injured in Lone Auto Crash on Ringim–Sankara–Beguwa Road in Jigawa
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 11 persons were killed while 12 others sustained injuries in a lone auto crash along the Ringim–Sankara–Beguwa road in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The Ag. Unit Commander of FRSC in Ringim, Mr Ado Adamu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, stating that the crash involved a Volkswagen car conveying 23 passengers.
According to Adamu, the accident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on Thursday and was caused by a tyre burst and excessive speeding. He explained that the passengers comprised seven males and 16 females.
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He said 11 passengers — five males and six females — died on the spot, while 12 others, including seven males and five females, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The deceased victims and the injured passengers were immediately taken to the Ringim General Hospital for identification and medical treatment.
Adamu added that the FRSC Sector Commander in Jigawa State, Mr Umar Matazu, has condoled with the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
He disclosed that the victims were travelling from Bauchi State to Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State at the time of the crash.
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