No fewer than 10 people died in an accident on the Kaduna- Kano Expressway on Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the accident occurred near the Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic , Zaria , Kaduna State , around 5 . 30 am .
The state Head of Public Enlightenment, Federal Road Safety Commission , Mr. Idris Yahaya , confirmed the incident in a statement .
Yahaya said , “ The accident involved three vehicles : a luxury bus , marked GDD361 YE , a car, marked SGR57 XA , and an articulated vehicle , marked LND 246 XE .
“ There were 48 persons in the three vehicles . Nine people were burnt to death and one woman died in the hospital, while 31 persons were injured.
“ The driver of the luxury bus is receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital , Shika , Zaria . ”
The FRSC commander said the injured persons were also receiving treatment at ABUTH, while the bodies of the dead had been deposited at the same hospital .
Zubairu warned long - distance drivers to stretch their legs by stopping and walking around at intervals of four hours .
“ Drivers should also drive with care , especially in this rainy season . They should ensure that their tyres are good enough for a long journey as driving with smooth and fairly - used tyres is very dangerous , ’’ he said .
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