Five Killed, Eight Injured in Niger Road Crash
No fewer than five people lost their lives, while eight others sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred on Sunday in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Desk Officer for Agaie LGA, Hussaini Guregi, confirmed the incident, saying the crash involved a passenger-laden trailer and a tanker. According to Guregi, the trailer, which was conveying about 40 passengers, was travelling from Gusau in Zamfara State to Shagamu in Ogun State when the accident happened. He explained that the tragedy occurred after the driver encountered a faulty tanker that had been left on the roadway. While attempting to overtake and avoid the obstruction, the trailer driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to the fatal crash. Five passengers were confirmed dead at the scene, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Agaie, where they are currently receiving medical treatment. Guregi added that the bodies of those who lost their lives have been deposited at the General Hospital, Agaie, morgue. The incident is the latest in a series of road accidents linked to broken-down vehicles and unsafe overtaking on Nigerian highways, highlighting the need for improved road safety measures and prompt removal of disabled vehicles from major roads.
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