Seven people died and 11 were injured in a Gombe multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles

Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles at Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

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The accident occurred at about 5.30pm on Thursday at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri road, according to an incident report by the Federal Road Safety Corps.

The FRSC attributed the crash to suspected brake failure, which allegedly caused the driver of a DAF trailer travelling from Gombe towards Yola to lose control and collide with the other vehicles.

“The accident involved a DAF trailer, two Volkswagen Golf cars and five motorcycles, making a total of eight vehicles involved in the crash,” the report stated.

According to the agency, 25 people were involved in the incident.

Seven were confirmed dead, while 11 sustained injuries.

The report did not specify the condition of the remaining seven people.

The FRSC said the deceased comprised four adult males, two male children and one female child.

Eleven people were injured, including four adult males, three adult females and four female children.

Their injuries included compound fractures, lacerations and bruises, according to the report.

The identities of those killed and the current conditions of the injured victims were not immediately available.

The FRSC said its rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving a distress call.

“A distress call was received at 5.32pm, and the rescue team arrived at the scene at 5.34pm,” the report stated.

The victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Kumo for medical attention, while 11 people received first aid.

The agency added that the vehicles involved were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the police in Kumo for further action.

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The suspected brake failure is expected to be examined as part of the investigation into the crash.