Two dead, 30 injured in Bauchi auto crash

Two people were confirmed dead and 30 others injured in an auto crash along the Toro-Jos road in Toro local government area of Bauchi State on Sunday.

The Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corp confirmed the incident in a report filed by its unit in the area.

The agency revealed that three vehicles – Toyota Carina E with registration number YAB427HW, a Toyota Corolla, and Toyota Hiace Bus – were involved in the accident.

The accident, according to FRSC, was caused by a speed limit violation.

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The report read: “A total of 32 people comprising 27 male adults and five female adults were involved in the accident.

“The victims were evacuated to the Toro General Hospital for treatment where a medical doctor confirmed two male adults dead while 25 male adults and five female adults suffered several degrees of injuries.

“The corpses were deposited at the Toro General Hospital morgue.”

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