A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of 19 wedding guests and injured 11 others in the Kwana Maciji area of Plateau State, Nigeria. The victims, who were traveling from Kano State, were on their way back home after attending a wedding ceremony in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle caught fire after the accident, trapping and burning 19 people who were unable to escape. The survivors were rushed to Pankshin General Hospital for immediate medical attention.The Chairman of the Pankshin Local Government Area Emergency Management Committee, John Dasar, confirmed the incident, stating that the driver and a few others survived the accident. Dasar emphasized the importance of road safety and urged all road users to adhere to safety regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The community is now in mourning, and efforts are underway to provide support to the affected families and ensure proper burial rites for the deceased.
This tragic incident highlights the need for improved road safety measures in Nigeria, where road accidents are a major concern. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported a high number of road accidents in the country, with the North-Central region recording the highest number of crashes.
