Gombe Trailer Accident Claims Seven Lives, Injures Eleven

On Thursday at approximately 5.30pm, a tragic road accident occurred at Tashan Magariya Junction Kumo in the Akko local government area of Gombe, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The crash involved eight vehicles, including a Daf trailer that lost control due to brake failure.

This trailer collided with two Volkswagen Golf cars and five motorcycles, injuring 11 people, comprising 14 male adults, three female adults, and eight children. The injured were taken to public hospitals in Kumo for medical care, while the deceased were deposited in the hospitals' mortuary.

Kaura, who disclosed the incident on Friday, emphasized the importance of adhering to speed limits, especially in busy areas, and called for the relocation of markets along highways to enhance safety. He also recommended the provision of safe pedestrian crossings and urged motorcycle operators to avoid parking along roadsides, particularly on market days, to reduce risks associated with road traffic.