Tragedy in Kano, nine confirmed dead 

No fewer than nine people have been confirmed dead in a fatal auto crash that occurred on Kano-Zaria Road on Tuesday.

The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed that three people were injured in the accident.

Zubairu Mato, State Corps Commander, in a statement, said two vehicles collided at Imawa village in Kura Local Government Area.

The trailer’s registration number is KMC158XW; the car AE 884 GZW, while the tricycle had no license plate.

“We received a call at about 9:12 a.m. on Oct. 6, and we dispatched rescue team to the scene of the accident to rescue the victims,” he said.

The deceased include two male, six female and a child.

Those injured were taken to Kura General Hospital for treatment.