The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano Sector Command, has confirmed that two folks died in a road crash involving a completely loaded tipper truck and a Mercedes-Benz at Dangi Underpass alongside the Kano-Zaria Road.
The crash occurred at roughly 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in keeping with a press launch issued by Abdullahi Labaran, Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano Sector Command, on behalf of the Sector Commander.
The assertion stated the automobiles concerned have been a Howo tipper truck with registration quantity RMG 332 XA, loaded with bitumen, and a Mercedes-Benz C180 with registration quantity ABJ 783 GB.
“ A total of four male adults were involved in the crash, with two persons confirmed dead,” the FRSC acknowledged.
The command attributed the crash to suspected brake failure in the totally loaded tipper truck, which reportedly prompted the motive force to lose management.
“The truck subsequently slid backwards and collided with the vehicle behind it, leading to the fatal incident,” the assertion added.
The FRSC stated rescue personnel and different emergency responders took the victims to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for medical consideration.
Reacting to the incident, the Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal, expressed condolences to the households of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.
He additionally urged the bereaved households to search out the energy to bear the loss.
Lawal warned motorists, transport unions, building firms and fleet operators towards neglecting car upkeep, notably the inspection and servicing of vital elements such as braking methods and tyres.
He additional careworn the significance of defensive driving, urging motorists to take care of secure following distances, stay alert to altering road circumstances and guarantee their automobiles are roadworthy earlier than each journey.
“Regular vehicle maintenance, responsible driving, and strict compliance with road safety regulations remain essential to preventing avoidable road traffic crashes and saving lives,” the assertion quoted the sector commander as saying.
The FRSC Kano Sector Command known as on all road customers to prioritise security by adopting accountable driving practices and guaranteeing their automobiles have been mechanically sound.
