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15 dead, 13 injured in Katsina auto crash
At least 15 persons died along the Funtua-Gusau road in Funtua, Katsina State, on Saturday.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Shamsudeen Babajo, in Katsina.
He said a Toyota Hiace and Dangote truck were involved in the accident.
Ma’aji said: “The accident was caused by a tyre bust by the Toyota bus, leading to a loss of control and a head-on collision.
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“The crash claimed the lives of 15 persons with 13 others sustaining various degrees of injuries.
“The victims were taken to Funtua General Hospital by the corps of Funtua Unit Command patrol team.”
The commander urged motorists to always monitor the conditions of their tyres before embarking on a journey.
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