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Bauchi road accident scene
Tragedy has occurred in Bauchi State as no fewer than 20 persons were burnt to death in a fatal road accident on Tuesday in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.
According to theSectorCommander ofthe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Bauchi command,the accident happened at Huturu village along Bauchi-Kano raod
Abdullahi disclosed that the accident was caused by speed violation
According to the FRSC boss, 20 persons were burnt to death on the spot in the accident which happened at about 11:30 am while one of the drivers survived.
According to him, the accident involved two vehicles – with mini bus Sharon vehicle with registration number no: 1. SHD 184 YU and Gold 3 Volkswagen withvehicle not registration number.
All 20 occupants of the two vehicles were burnt to death while one person survived with serious burns
The deceased include 11 males, five females and four children
It was reported that the injured victim has been taken to Kafin Madaki General Hospital for treatment and the burnt corpses were buried at Huturu village.
The rescue operation was carried out by FRSCwith support from boththe state and airport fire services.(Daily Sun)
