The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that nine people died in a road accident on the Kaltungo-Cham Road in Kaluwa community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The Sector Commander of the FRSC, Gombe Command, Samson Kaura, confirmed the crash in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.

Kaura said 18 persons were involved in the accident, with five sustaining varying degrees of injuries while four others escaped unhurt.

“The victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Kaltungo for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary,” he said.

According to him, preliminary investigations indicated that the crash resulted from loss of control caused by excessive speed and brake failure.

Kaura said the incident, which occurred around 8:33 a.m. on Monday, involved a trailer and a Sharon bus.

“The trailer was speeding on a sloping road and, as a result, lost control and hit the Sharon bus from behind, which caused the bus to somersault.

“We have been advising motorists to avoid excessive speed, especially given the nature of the road, which is sloping. Drivers must travel at a controllable speed to prevent such crashes and the loss of lives and property,” he said.

The sector commander further urged motorists to always inspect their vehicles before embarking on any journey, particularly during the yuletide season. (NAN)