No fewer than 11 women died in an auto crash in Kano on Saturday.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Public Relations Officer, Mr Kabir Ibrahim-Daura, in Kano, said the accident happened at about 8.30 p.m. at the old tollgate near Sa’adatu Abubakar Rimi College of Education.
He explained that the victims were conveying a bride from Unguwa Uku to Yan’lemu area when the driver lost control and hit the toll gate.
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He blamed the accident on over-speeding
According to him, eight women died on the spot while the remaining three died at the hospital.
His words: “Eight persons died on the spot because the vehicle after hitting the tollgate divided into two instantly.”
