Two people have been killed in a road crash involving a fully loaded tipper truck and a Mercedes-Benz car at Dangi Underpass along the Kano-Zaria Road.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, said preliminary findings indicated that brake failure caused the truck to lose control before it slid backwards and rammed into the car behind it.

The crash occurred at about 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday and involved four male adults, two of whom were confirmed dead.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night.

According to the statement, the vehicles involved were a Howo tipper truck, with registration number RMG 332 XA, loaded with bitumen, and a Mercedes-Benz C180, with registration number ABJ 783 GB.

“Preliminary reports indicate that the crash involved a Howo tipper truck with registration number RMG 332 XA, fully loaded with bitumen, and a Mercedes-Benz C180 with registration number ABJ 783 GB. A total of four male adults were involved in the crash, with two persons confirmed dead,” the statement said.

The FRSC said its rescue personnel and other emergency responders evacuated the victims to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, the Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Lawal, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.

Lawal warned motorists, transport unions, construction companies and fleet operators against neglecting vehicle maintenance, particularly the inspection and servicing of critical components such as braking systems and tyres.

He also urged drivers to practise defensive driving, maintain safe following distances and remain alert to changing road conditions.

The sector commander stressed that regular vehicle maintenance, responsible driving and compliance with road safety regulations were essential to preventing avoidable crashes.

The FRSC called on road users to ensure their vehicles were mechanically sound before embarking on journeys.

Two people have been killed in a road crash involving a fully loaded tipper truck and a Mercedes-Benz car at Dangi Underpass along the Kano-Zaria Road.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, said preliminary findings indicated that brake failure caused the truck to lose control before it slid backwards and rammed into the car behind it.

The crash occurred at about 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday and involved four male adults, two of whom were confirmed dead.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night.

According to the statement, the vehicles involved were a Howo tipper truck, with registration number RMG 332 XA, loaded with bitumen, and a Mercedes-Benz C180, with registration number ABJ 783 GB.

“Preliminary reports indicate that the crash involved a Howo tipper truck with registration number RMG 332 XA, fully loaded with bitumen, and a Mercedes-Benz C180 with registration number ABJ 783 GB. A total of four male adults were involved in the crash, with two persons confirmed dead,” the statement said.

The FRSC said its rescue personnel and other emergency responders evacuated the victims to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, the Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Lawal, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.

Lawal warned motorists, transport unions, construction companies and fleet operators against neglecting vehicle maintenance, particularly the inspection and servicing of critical components such as braking systems and tyres.

He also urged drivers to practise defensive driving, maintain safe following distances and remain alert to changing road conditions.

The sector commander stressed that regular vehicle maintenance, responsible driving and compliance with road safety regulations were essential to preventing avoidable crashes.

The FRSC called on road users to ensure their vehicles were mechanically sound before embarking on journeys.