21 October 2026 3:38 pm WAT
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, has confirmed the death of two people in a road crash at Dangi Underpass along Kano-Zaria Express Road.
The tragic crash occuŕed at about 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, involving a Howo tipper truck with registration number RMG 332 XA, loaded with bitumen, and a Mercedes-Benz C180 with registration number ABJ 783 GB.
A statement by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano indicated that the tipper truck suffered a brake failure, then lost its control and slid backwards, colliding with the vehicle behind it.
According to the FRSC account, four male adults were involved in the crash in which two of them died on the spot.
FRSC rescue operatives and other emergency responders have since evacuated the victims to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal, condole with the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.
He warned motorists, transport unions, construction companies and fleet operators against poor vehicle maintenance, especially failure to inspect and service critical components such as brakes and tyres.
Lawal urged motorists to practise defensive driving, maintain safe following distances, remain alert to changing road conditions and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before every trip.
He said regular maintenance, responsible driving and strict compliance with road safety regulations remain critical to preventing avoidable crashes.
He called on all road users to take responsibility for their safety and that of others.
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