Two fatal road crashes on Thursday and Friday in Kano and Kaduna states have resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has condemned the reckless behavior of drivers on Nigerian roads, particularly the use of substandard tires and excessive speeding.
**Gaya Junction Crash (Kano)**
On Friday, a head-on collision between a Toyota Hiace bus and a Hijet bus (KTG 190 XB and KTG 501YG) at Gaya Junction claimed 12 lives, including the driver. Speed limit violations and tire bursts were identified as the main contributing factors. Sixteen other passengers sustained injuries.
**Tashar Yari Crash (Kaduna)**
On Thursday, a trailer lost control due to excessive speed and worn-out tires, causing a crash that involved 57 individuals. Tragically, six people lost their lives, while 30 were injured.
FRSC Corps Marshal Dauda Biu expressed deep concern over these incidents and urged motorists to prioritize safety and adhere to traffic regulations. He instructed Commanding Officers to strictly enforce compliance to prevent further tragedies.
The injured victims from both crashes were promptly taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention, while the deceased were transferred to hospital morgues.
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