A devastating auto crash on the Kaltungo-Cham Road in Gombe State claimed the lives of seven people and left 31 others injured on Thursday morning. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m., involving a truck transporting soft drinks and carrying 38 passengers, including 34 males, two females, and two children.
The Gombe Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Samson Kaura, confirmed that the crash was caused by a suspected brake failure. Tragically, five males, one female, and a child lost their lives in the incident. The bodies have been deposited at the General Hospital Kaltungo morgue, where the injured victims are receiving medical care.
Kaura expressed his concerns about the dangerous practice of people boarding trailers to save on transportation costs, emphasizing the potential risks and the cost of human lives. He urged drivers to prioritize proper vehicle maintenance to avoid such tragic incidents, noting that trailers and heavy-duty vehicles are designed for transporting goods, not passengers.
The FRSC has reiterated the dangers of using trailers for travel, highlighting the importance of ensuring passenger safety on the roads.