Eleven persons have reportedly died in a motor accident that occurred at Hawan Jaki village along Alkaleri-Gombe road in Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State.
Newsbreak.ng learnt that nine others sustained injuries in the crash that involved 20 persons.
Confirming the incident, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi State, Yusuf Abdullah, said the it happened at about 5.30 pm on Saturday.
“The rescue team rushed the victims to the hospital where nine people were confirmed dead by a medical doctor. Two other people were injured and were receiving treatment but later died.
“The vehicles are a Hiace bus belonging to Yankari Express with the number plate BA114-A28 driven by one Muhammed Musa. The second truck belongs to Dangote Company with number plate JMU169XA. The crash was caused by dangerous driving,” he said.
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