Nine die in crash on Bida-Kutigi-Mokwa road

At least nine people have reportedly died in a road crash on the Bida-Kutigi-Mokwa road in Niger State.

The crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday between Lanle and Shaba Woro communities.

According to eyewitness accounts, the accident involved a Mazda vehicle travelling from Minna towards Mokwa and a Sienna vehicle reportedly travelling from Lagos to Minna.

The two vehicles reportedly collided after the Mazda entered a blind corner.

An eyewitness told reporters that nine bodies were seen at the accident scene, while several other victims sustained varying injuries.

Responders took the injured to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

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A resident of the area, Sachi Isah, urged motorists plying the route to exercise caution, particularly when approaching bends and other dangerous sections of the road.

Mr Isah also advised drivers embarking on long journeys to rest adequately after travelling several kilometres before continuing their trips.

He said such measures would help reduce avoidable crashes and loss of lives on the highway.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the police, the Federal Road Safety Corps or other relevant authorities confirming the number of casualties or the circumstances surrounding the crash.