Bus Conveying Nasarawa Hajj-Bound Pilgrims Crashes on their Way to Abuja
- An 18-seater bus conveying intending pilgrims was involved in an accident on Wednesday in Nasarawa state
- The Hajj-bound pilgrims were said to be on their way to Abuja for airlifting to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, May 25
- Details of the accident which occurred around Kara, Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa state is still sketchy
Keffi, Nasarawa state - An 18-seater bus conveying Hajj-bound pilgrims crashed around Kara in Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa state.
According to Daily Trust, the intending pilgrims were on their way to Abuja for airlifting to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for the 2023 Hajj when the accident occurred.
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It was gathered that some occupants sustained injuries, though details of the accident were still sketchy at the time of filling this report.
Huge tragedy as 3 die in accident involving Katsina gov’s convoy
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that no fewer than three people have lost their lives in an accident involving the convoy of Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state.
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The accident happened while the governor was on his way to his hometown, Masari in Kafur Local Government on Friday night, March 17.
17 Die, 17 Injured in multiple road accidents
Legit.ng also reported that multiple road accidents that occurred at two different locations in Bauchi on Monday, March 13, claimed not less than 17 lives and left at least 17 other persons injured.
Eleven persons lost their lives in the first accident, while six persons died in the second disaster.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) disclosed that a report from its RS12.11 Azare-Gamawa station office said an auto crash that involved 25 persons on Monday happened at Manaba Village on the Zaki-Gamawa route.
Tragedy strikes in Lagos as 40ft container falls in popular location
Legit.ng reported that on Friday, March 10, a 40ft container fell at the Demurin junction inwards the Ile Ile/Mile 12 area of Lagos state.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos state Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said there is currently no access through the service lane following the fall of the container.
Source: Legit.ng
