The Federal Road Safety Corps has officially verified that 11 individuals lost their lives during a severe multi-vehicle collision involving a heavy-duty trailer, two passenger cars, and five motorcycles located in Kumo, within the Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The accident occurred at Tashan Magarya Junction along the Gombe–Billiri road, leaving several other people injured, according to an FRSC incident report.
The report attributed the crash to brake failure, which allegedly caused the driver of a DAF trailer travelling from Gombe towards Yola to lose control and ram into two Volkswagen Golf cars and five motorcycles.
The collision involved eight vehicles, including the trailer, and resulted in multiple casualties.
The FRSC said its personnel received a distress call at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday and arrived at the scene two minutes later to commence rescue operations.
The victims were evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Kumo, for medical attention.
The report also stated that 11 people received first aid.
Those injured reportedly sustained various degrees of injuries, including compound fractures, lacerations and bruises.
Following the rescue operation, the vehicles involved in the crash were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the police in Kumo for further investigation and necessary action.
The identities of the deceased and the current conditions of the injured victims were not immediately made available as of the time of filing this report.
What You Should Know
A tragic accident occurred at Tashan Magarya Junction when a DAF trailer suffered a brake failure, ramming into multiple cars and motorcycles and leaving several others with various injuries.
- Positive Impact: Swift intervention by FRSC personnel ensured that injured victims received prompt rescue and medical evacuation to the Federal Medical Centre, Kumo.
- Potential Concerns: The incident highlights the persistent dangers posed by heavy-duty commercial vehicles experiencing mechanical failures, particularly brake malfunctions, on major public roads.
