Seven people were killed and 11 others injured when a multi‑vehicle collision occurred on a road in Kumo, a town in Gombe State, Nigeria, on Thursday.
The crash involved a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles, according to local reports. The mix of vehicles was said to have collided in a sudden, high‑speed impact that left the scene chaotic.
Authorities confirmed that the fatalities included both drivers and passengers, while the injured were taken to nearby health facilities for treatment. No further details on the cause of the accident have been released.
Kumo lies in the northeastern part of Gombe State, a region that has seen a number of road‑traffic incidents in recent months. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and vehicle maintenance in the area.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the scale of the crash made it difficult to manage the injured before they were transported to hospitals. The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in the state.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>