17 Dies In Niger Auto Crash

A total of 17 persons lost their lives in an auto crash on Tuesday in Takalafia village on the Yawuri Expressway in Magama Local Government Area of Niger.

Mr Kazeem made it known that the accident occurred at about 3:00 a.m., involving 229 persons comprising 220 male adults, four female adults, and five male children.

The FRSC spokesman disclosed that the crash involved a DAF articulated vehicle engaged in a speed violation, resulting in loss of control.

He added that 206 male adults, one female adult, and one male child were rescued but sustained varying degrees of injuries.

“A total of 17 persons were killed in the crash. The injured victims have been evacuated to Kontagora General Hospital, Niger, for immediate medical attention.

“The dead were deposited in the mortuary of the same hospital,” Mr Kazeem stated.