A tragic road traffic crash had occurred in Imawa Town, Kura Local Government Area of Kano State when a truck with registration number MKA 537 XN lost control and collided with pedestrians who had just concluded Friday prayers.
Daily News 24 reports that the collision resulted in the loss of fourteen lives and left several others injured.
According to a statement by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Spokesman in Kano, Abdullahi Labaran the incident was reported to have happened at 1:50 PM along the Zaria-Kano highway.
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The statement added that upon receiving the distress call, FRSC personnel, along with other security agencies, were promptly dispatched to the scene to initiate rescue operations and provide immediate medical assistance to the injured victims.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS1.2 Kano Sector Command, under the leadership of Commander CC Abdullahi reiterated it’s commitment to road safety and urged all road users to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assured the public that efforts are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
The statement read in parts;
Fatal Road Traffic Crash at Imawa Town, Kura Local Government Area, Kano State, 27th June 2024.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS1.2 Kano Sector Command, under the leadership of Commander CC Abdullahi, regrets to report a tragic road traffic crash that occurred today, Friday 27th June 2024, at Imawa Town along the Zaria – Kano highway.
The incident was reported at 1350hrs. According to preliminary reports, a truck bearing registration number Reg no: MKA 537 XN lost control and collided with pedestrians who had just concluded Friday prayers. This unfortunate collision resulted in the tragic loss of fourteen lives and left several others injured.
Upon receiving the distress call, FRSC Kano State Command promptly dispatched personnel to the scene, alongside other security agencies, to initiate rescue operations and provide immediate medical assistance to the injured victims.
Commander CC Abdullahi emphasizes the FRSC’s commitment to road safety and urges all road users to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
The Sector Commander extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assures the public that efforts are ongoing to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
SIGNED
CRC Abdullahi LABARAN.
SPEO/PRO RS1.2 Kano Sector Command, FRSC”
