Nine die in Katsina crash The Katsina State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps on Tuesday confirmed the death of nine persons in a motor accident in Batagarawa Local Government of the state. The FRSC Sector Commander, Alhaji Habu Dauda, told newsmen in Katsina that the incident occurred at about 11am on Monday at the entrance gate of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, on Katsina-Dutsinma road. He said the accident involved a bus with number plate AA 479 JH, whose driver lost control while trying to avoid colliding with another vehicle coming out from the university. Dauda said eight persons, including the driver of the bus, died instantly, while one other died later at the hospital. He said six of the passengers were still receiving treatment at the Katsina General Hospital. The commander added that N678,095, sent through the driver of the vehicle to one Alhaji Nura Lawal, was recovered and handed over to the owner.
Posted on: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 23:39:17 +0000
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