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The Digest:

At least twelve people are feared dead after a Kano Line passenger bus collided with a tanker near Darki town in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State. The tragic accident, which occurred along the busy Kano–Gombe Road, also left five others with severe injuries, according to the transport company’s director.

Key Points:
  • Twelve passengers died instantly when a Kano Line bus rammed into a tanker.
  • The accident occurred near Darki town along the Kano–Gombe Road.
  • The tanker driver was reportedly working on a road project and made a sudden turn.
  • Sixteen passengers were on board; five survivors sustained severe injuries.
  • The deceased included two of the company’s drivers, Alhaji Sabo and Alhaji Dan Azumi.
  • The director of Kano Line described the loss as painful and called for improved road safety.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
As families mourn and the state grieves, this tragedy highlights the urgent need for stricter traffic control and safer highway practices to prevent further loss of life on Nigeria’s roads.

Sources: Tribune Nigeria