By Ibrahim Ibrahim
No fewer than eleven persons were reportedly killed, while twelve others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road traffic accident that occurred on Thursday along the Ringim–Sankara–Beguwa Road in Jigawa State.
The Ringim Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), CRC Ado Adamu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen.
He said the accident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. and involved a red Volkswagen Golf vehicle with registration number ND 983 XA, which was conveying about 23 passengers
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by overloading and excessive speeding, which led to a tyre burst and loss of control.
“The accident resulted in the death of eleven persons, while twelve others sustained injuries,” Adamu said.
He added that the victims were rushed to Ringim General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed eleven fatalities, while the injured are currently receiving treatment.
The Jigawa State FRSC Sector Commander, CC Umar Masa’udu Matazu, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.
He urged motorists to obey traffic regulations to reduce road crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the state.
