Truck accident in Yobe leaves three dead and dozens injured
Three people have died and around 40 others were injured after a canter truck crashed into a group sitting by the roadside in Yobe State. The incident happened near Badejo town along the Gombe–Potiskum Road, a busy area known for heavy traffic during market days. Paul Andrew, the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, confirmed the details and attributed the crash to overloading and speeding. Emergency teams responded quickly, rescuing the injured and clearing the road.
What happened
- A canter truck lost control and rammed into people sitting by the roadside near Badejo town in Potiskum local government area.
- Paul Andrew confirmed that three people died and about 40 others were injured in the crash.
- The truck was reportedly heading to the Potiskum cattle market on a busy market day.
- Preliminary investigations indicated that overloading and overspeeding caused the accident.
- Emergency responders evacuated the injured to hospitals and cleared the road to prevent further incidents.
