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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A fatal multiple road accident has claimed the lives of eleven persons, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries in Bauchi.<\/p>\n

Confirming the accident in a statement, the Bauchi State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the victims were burnt when the vehicles went up in flames following the crash, which involved a collision between two vehicles.<\/p>\n

The crash report was prepared by the RS12.14 Toro Unit Command, under which the incident occurred at Panshanu Hill along the Bauchi\u2013Jos federal highway.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to RTC\/FIR, the crash occurred on Friday, 17 April 2026, at 18:40 hrs. It was reported to the FRSC at 18:44 hrs, while personnel arrived at 18:54 hrs, taking 10 minutes,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

It said two vehicles were involved in the crash\u2014a white MAN mini-tanker belonging to the Nigerian Police fleet and a white FIAT J5 Boxer bus with registration number KTU624XY, used for commercial purposes.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred on a single carriageway in an unpaved condition, while the probable causes were identified as dangerous driving (DGD) and worn-out tyres (WOT).<\/p>\n

According to the report, 43 people were involved in the crash, comprising 12 male adults, 19 female adults, five male children, and seven female children.<\/p>\n

Those injured totalled 32, comprising five male children, 19 female adults, seven female children, and one male adult, while the 11 fatalities included one male adult, three male children, five female adults, and two female children.<\/p>\n

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