Iro Danladi, the Sector Commandant of the Federal Roads Safety Corps in Zamfara, has reported that an automobile accident on Gusau-Funtua Road on Wednesday claimed the lives of twelve individuals.

The Zamfara State Mass Transport Company’s eighteen-seater bus and a truck were involved in the collision, Danladi informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

During the time of the tragedy, he said, the bus was carrying 25 passengers.

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Danladi clarified that all thirteen of the other passengers were hospitalised at Tsafe General Hospital in Zamfara due to injuries they received.

Overspeeding and improper overtaking caused a head-on accident, according to the sector commander, who also took responsibility for the crash.

Among other moving infractions, Danladi cautioned drivers against overloading, erroneous passing, and excessive speeding.