Many Feared Dead As Train Crushes Truck, Tricycle In Kano

An unspecified number of passengers are feared dead when a train in motion crushed a Dangote cement truck and a commercial tricycle in Kano State.

The incident occurred on Obasanjo Road in Kano metropolis at about 11:30 am on Sunday.

An eyewitness, who is a trader beside the rail track, said he noticed the truck moving towards the rail line, as the train was in motion.

See also: We Were Saints Compared To Today’s Level Of Corruption — IBB

According to the witnesses, efforts made to flag down the trailer were not fruitful.

“As the driver of the trailer attempted to cross the rail line, the train hit the vehicle and the tricycle simultaneously,” said one of the witnesses.

Meanwhile, another eyewitness said that the passengers in the tricycle were rushed to the hospital unconscious.

 

As of the time of filing this report, the trailer is still overturned with Good Samaritans evacuating the bags of cements loaded on the truck.

Security agents are also on the ground to prevent hoodlums from looting the goods.

Details later…

See also  FACTS And FIGURES: What Nigerians Will Pay Under New Tax Laws

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Boss Mustapha: 2013 Political Merger Brought 3.2 Million Votes to APC’s 2015 Win

Japa: Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants

Davido slams troll, surprises fan with business support

Special Legislative Seats for Women Will Strengthen Democracy — First Lady

Ondo PDP Leaders Deny Coalition with ADC, Dismiss Merger Reports

JUST IN: Many feared dead as gunmen storm Anambra community

Boss Mustapha: 2013 Political Merger Brought 3.2 Million Votes to APC’s 2015 Win

Japa: Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants

Davido slams troll, surprises fan with business support

Special Legislative Seats for Women Will Strengthen Democracy — First Lady