Several killed and injured in Niger road crash
Five people lost their lives and eight others were critically injured in a road accident in Agaie, Niger. The crash involved a trailer carrying about 40 passengers and a stationary tanker. Hussaini Guregi, the Desk Officer of the National Emergency Management Agency in Agaie, confirmed the incident. The injured were taken to the General Hospital, Agaie, for treatment.
What we know
- Hussaini Guregi stated the accident happened in Agaie, Niger, involving a trailer and a tanker.
- The trailer was transporting passengers from Gusau in Zamfara to Shagamu in Ogun State.
- Five people died at the scene, and eight others were critically injured.
- The crash was reportedly caused by a faulty tanker left on the road and an overtaking attempt by another trailer.
- The deceased were taken to the General Hospital, Agaie, morgue.
