2015-01-06 09:05
Abuja - Thirteen people have lost their lives while four others have
sustained injuries in a motor accident along the Bauchi-Jos Road in the
Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The accident, which
occurred around 5 p.m last night, allegedly occurred when a motorcyclist
crossed the highway carelessly and caused two vehicles to collide while
attempting to avoid him, Vanguard reports.
Haruna
Mohammed, Police PR Officer of the Bauchi State Command, confirmed the
incident and revealed that the two vehicles involved were a Toyota
Sharon bus and a white Opel Vectra.
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Twelve
of the passengers and the motorcyclist are reported to have died on the
scene, while four others sustained various injuries.
All injured
parties are currently receiving treatment at the Nabordo Clinic, while
the bodies of the deceased await post-mortem examinations at the same
facility.
The identities of the victims are yet to be
ascertained. Members of the public have been asked to assist with
investigations where possible.
Read more at Vanguard
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