Seven killed, seven injured in Bida-Kutigi road crash

Seven killed, seven injured in Bida-Kutigi road crash

Seven people have died and seven others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash involving a Mazda car and a Toyota Sienna bus along the Bida-Kutigi Road in Niger State.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the crash occurred at about 11:30am on Sunday at Shebe Village, a few kilometres from Kutigi. A total of 18 people were involved in the accident, with four others escaping without injuries.

The Niger State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Aishatu Sa’adu, confirmed the casualty figures, saying seven people were killed, seven injured and four rescued without injuries.

According to reports, the Mazda vehicle was travelling from Minna towards Mokwa Local Government Area, while the Sienna bus was travelling from Lagos towards Minna when the vehicles collided.

The Mazda was reportedly carrying eight people and had departed from the Mobil Motor Park. Reports said the vehicle entered a blind corner before colliding head-on with the Sienna.

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An earlier account circulating about the crash had suggested a higher death toll, but the FRSC subsequently confirmed that seven people died. The official casualty figure should therefore be used in reporting the incident.

The FRSC said the seven injured victims were evacuated to Kutigi General Hospital for treatment, while the remains of the seven people who died were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.

The identities of the deceased and injured victims had not been officially released at the time of filing this report.

The immediate cause of the crash has not been officially established by the FRSC. However, reports indicate that the collision occurred after the Mazda entered a blind corner, while investigations are expected to determine the full circumstances surrounding the accident.

The latest Bida-Kutigi road crash adds to concerns over road safety on major highways in Niger State, particularly routes linking Bida, Kutigi and Mokwa.

Motorists are expected to exercise greater caution around bends and other potentially hazardous sections of the highway, while authorities continue efforts to reduce road accidents in Niger State.

Seven killed, seven injured in Bida-Kutigi road crash