A fatal accident claimed the lives of thirteen people on Friday afternoon along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway, according to the Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Kabir Nadabo, FRSC Sector Commander, confirmed that the crash, which occurred near Olam Farm around 3 pm, involved a Toyota Hiace with 11 passengers (plate GTG 96YA) and a Golf Salon carrying five passengers (plate RBC 369XE).
The victims’ bodies have been transported to St. Gerrard’s Hospital, while three injured survivors were taken to AP Smart Hospital in Kakuri for immediate treatment. The FRSC urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits, especially during the high-traffic "ember" months, underscoring their commitment to road safety for all travelers.
