A tragic road accident in Niger State has reportedly resulted in the loss of seventeen lives. The incident occurred at Takalafia, a village on the Yawuri Expressway in the Magama Local Government Area of the state.

According to the state Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem, the lone crash took place around 3 p.m. on Tuesday and involved a total of 229 people, including 220 male adults, four female adults, and five male children. Out of this number, 206 male adults, one female adult, and one male child were rescued with various injuries, while 17 male adults tragically lost their lives.

The accident involved a red-colored commercial DAF trailer with the license plate SRZ446XA, driven by Idi Doba. The witness attributed the crash to speed violation leading to a loss of control.

In response to the incident, the injured individuals were swiftly transported to Kontagora General Hospital for immediate medical attention, while the deceased victims were taken to the hospital's mortuary.

The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, reiterated a warning to trailer and haulage vehicle drivers against carrying passengers in their vehicles due to the inherent risks they pose to the lives of both passengers and other road users.