A tragic vehicle accident late Monday night on the Bauchi–Maiduguri Federal Highway resulted in the deaths of nine individuals who were burnt beyond recognition. The incident, which took place near Zangoro village in Bauchi State, involved a commercial Toyota bus and a sand-carrying MAN diesel tipper truck.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Bauchi Sector Command reported that the collision occurred at approximately 11:20 pm. Rescue teams arrived on-site shortly after to assist the 17 male adult passengers involved. Eight individuals survived the crash with various injuries and were transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital for medical care. The bodies of the nine deceased victims have been taken to the hospital mortuary.
Investigators stated that a burst tyre caused the crash while the vehicles were moving. The wreckage and recovered items have been transferred to the Bauchi State Police Command for further inquiry. The rescue operation was coordinated by the Sector Rescue and Maintenance Area Officer in Toro.
