Seven Dead, Many Injured in Yobe Highway Crash
Tragedy struck on the Damaturu Maiduguri highway in Yobe State as seven lives were lost in a fatal road accident. The crash, which occurred earlier today, also left several others with varying degrees of injuries.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the accident involved a commercial bus and a truck, with the impact leaving vehicles badly damaged. Rescue officials and first responders rushed to the scene, evacuating the injured to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Authorities have confirmed the death toll, while investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident, though overspeeding and reckless driving are suspected factors.
Motorists plying the busy Damaturu–Maiduguri road are advised to drive cautiously as safety officials intensify efforts to prevent further tragedies.
