Multi-Vehicle Crash Kills at Least 20 in Nigeria
An incident involving four vehicles in Plateau state is attributed to brake failure, according to officials.
World • 2 hours ago
A multi-vehicle crash claimed the lives of at least 20 people in Nigeria's north-central Plateau state on Friday, the Federal Road Safety Commission reported Saturday.
The incident occurred along the Hawan Kibo-Jos route, a significant road connecting Plateau to the capital, Abuja. Preliminary investigations suggest that brake failure was the probable cause of the collision, which involved four vehicles.
Road accidents are a recurring issue in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. Factors contributing to their frequency include the poor condition of many roads and a lack of strict enforcement of traffic regulations.