Tears as fatal auto crash kills 9 along Kaltungo–Cham road in Gombe

No fewer than nine people have lost their lives in a tragic road accident that occurred along the Kaltungo–Cham Road in the Kaluwa community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The incident was confirmed on Monday by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) through the Sector Commander of the Gombe State Command, Samson Kaura.

Kaura said a total of 18 persons were involved in the accident. He explained that while nine people died, five others sustained varying degrees of injuries, and four escaped without injuries.

According to him, the injured victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Kaltungo for medical attention, while the bodies of those who died were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.

The FRSC commander added that investigations were ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.

According to him, the preliminary investigation showed that the crash was caused by a loss of control resulting from excessive speed and brake failure.

Kaura said that the crash which occurred on Monday around 8.33am involved a trailer and a Sharon bus.

“The trailer was on speed on a sloppy road and as a result, lost control and hit the Sharon bus from behind which led to the bus somersaulting.

“We have been advising motorists to avoid speed especially looking at the nature of the environment of the road which is sloppy.

“Drivers must drive on a speed they can control to avoid such crashes and loss of lives and property,” he said.

The sector commander further urged motorists to always check their vehicles before embarking on any journey especially during the yuletide.