The death toll from the Kaduna Eid-El-Maulud auto crash has risen to 40, with most victims being children.
The incident occurred on Sunday when a J5 bus carrying children to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud lost control due to overspeeding and overloading, colliding with an articulated vehicle along Saminaka Road in Lere Local Government Area.
Initially, the Federal Road Safety Corps reported 25 fatalities, with 48 others injured. However, more victims succumbed to their injuries in hospital, bringing the total death toll to 40.
“The driver of the J5 bus lost control due to overspeeding, leading to the fatal crash. Fifteen children died instantly, while 48 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.”
Nadabo further explained that 10 more victims later died due to the severity of their injuries, and subsequently, more victims passed away in hospital, bringing the death toll to 40.
