Auto crash claims 17 lives in Niger

<p>At least 17 people were killed in an auto crash on Tuesday at Takalafia village on Yawuri Expressway, in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.</p>, <p>Mr Bisi Kazeem, the FRSC Public Education Officer, confirmed the accident in a statement he issued in Abuja.</p>, <p>Kazeem explained that the accident occurred at about 3 am, adding that it involved 229 people, comprising 220 male adults, four female adults, and five male children.</p>, <p>According to him, the crash involved a DAF articulated vehicle engaged in speed violation resulting in loss of control.</p>, <p>Kazeem said that 206 male adults, one female adult and one male child were rescued, but had different degrees of injuries.</p>, <p>“A total of 17 persons were killed in the crash. The injured victims have been evacuated to Kontagora General Hospital, Niger, for immediate medical attention.</p>, <p>“The dead were deposited in the mortuary of the same hospital,’’ he said.</p>