Fatal Kano road crash claims two lives, FRSC responds

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano Sector Command, confirmed the death of two individuals following a road traffic crash on the Kano-Zaria Road at Dangi Underpass. The incident occurred at 17:50 hours and involved a Howo tipper truck loaded with bitumen and a Mercedes-Benz C180.

Preliminary reports indicated that the crash was caused by brake failure in the tipper truck, which lost control and collided with the vehicle behind it. A total of four male adults were involved, with two confirmed dead.

The FRSC rescue personnel and other emergency responders transported the victims to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for medical attention. Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Lawal, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and urged proper vehicle maintenance, particularly of braking systems and tyres.

He emphasized the importance of defensive driving and adherence to road safety regulations to prevent future accidents.