6 dead as truck crashes into trailer in Yobe

At least six people have died in a head-on collision between a trailer and a truck along the Potiskum-Damaturu highway in Yobe State on Thursday.

Eyewitnesses said the crash occurred after the truck allegedly drove against traffic and collided with the oncoming trailer.

“The Canter truck was on the wrong lane when it crashed into the trailer,” an eyewitness said.

Four occupants of the trailer were trapped and later pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two fatalities were occupants of the Canter truck.

Two other people survived the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident.

He said, “The accident occurred along the Potiskum–Damaturu highway involving a trailer and a Canter truck. Six people lost their lives, while two others sustained injuries and are receiving treatment.”

“Investigations are currently ongoing to ascertain the cause of the accident, and we appeal to road users to always drive safely and follow traffic regulations,” he added.