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15 Killed, 25 Injured as Buses Collide and Catch Fire on Niger Road

15 Killed, 25 Injured as Buses Collide and Catch Fire on Niger Road

Fifteen travellers died and 25 others were injured in a crash involving two buses on the Enagi-Mokwa Road in Niger State. The Federal Road Safety Corps said the buses, which were travelling in the same direction, collided on Saturday evening and caught fire. The injured victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, and the General Hospital in Kutigi. The FRSC attributed the crash to speeding and wrongful overtaking at a bend, urging motorists to obey speed limits and avoid dangerous overtaking.

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matthew

What more can be done to prevent buses travelling in the same direction from ending in such a devastating collision?

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B
bisi

Could stricter vehicle inspections and better driver training help reduce the risk of crashes like this?

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P
peter

The fire after the collision makes this especially heartbreaking; fifteen deaths and many injuries leave a heavy burden on families.

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isaac

It is too early to reduce this to one familiar explanation when the report only confirms a same-direction collision and fire.

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grace

Operators should treat vehicle spacing, driver rest, and emergency readiness as daily priorities, especially on busy intercity roads.

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