New Year tragedy: 18 burnt to ashes, buried in mass graves as bus collides with trailer in Bauchi

No fewer than 18 people have reportedly been burnt to death in multiple fatal crashes at Nabardo village along the ever-busy Bauchi-Jos road.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday at about 4.40 pm involving two commercial vehicles, a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number, FKE 688 YC and a MAN trailer.

The bus was said to have had a head-on collision with an oncoming trailer and immediately went into flames.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Bauchi State Command, Yusuf Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, said that a total of 21 people, comprising 18 male adults and three children were involved in the crash.

He attributed the cause of the crash to a speed violation.

“Twenty-one people were involved in the road crash and there were 18 male adults and three children.

“Eighteen people who were all inside the Toyota Hiace bus were burnt beyond recognition as the vehicle went up in flames after having a head-on collision with the trailer,” he said.

Abdullahi also stated that mass burial was immediately carried out for the victims by the Nigeria Police Force.

The sector commander, however, advised road users to always be conscious of traffic rules and regulations while plying the roads.

He urged vehicle owners and drivers to ensure having good tyres, driving on average speed, routine vehicle maintenance, and sound state of mind.