From Ahmad Saka,Bauchi
Eleven people have been confirmed killed in a fatal multiple road crash, while several others were injured.
The confirmation was made by the Bauchi State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in an RTC/FIR made available to journalists in Bauchi on Saturday.
The victims were burnt when the vehicles went up in flames following the crash, which involved a collision between two vehicles.
The crash report was prepared by the RS12.14 Toro Unit Command, under which the crash occurred at Panshanu Hill along the Bauchi–Jos Federal Highway.
According to the RTC/FIR, the crash occurred on Friday, 17 April 2026, at 18:40 hrs. It was reported to the FRSC at 18:44 hrs, while personnel arrived at 18:54 hrs, taking 10 minutes.
The report stated that two vehicles were involved in the crash: a white MAN mini-tanker belonging to the Nigerian Police fleet and a white FIAT J5 Boxer bus with registration number KTU624XY, used for commercial purposes.
The crash occurred on a single carriageway in an unpaved condition, while the probable causes were identified as dangerous driving (DGD) and worn-out tyres (WOT).
According to the report, 43 people were involved in the crash, comprising 12 male adults, 19 female adults, five male children and seven female children.
Those injured totalled 32, comprising five male children, 19 female adults, seven female children and one male adult, while the 11 fatalities included one male adult, three male children, five female adults and two female children.
The obstruction has been cleared, while actions taken included evacuating the victims to Toro General Hospital for medical attention, and depositing the deceased at the same facility.
The FRSC disclosed that the Police have been informed of the crash. The rescue team leader was SRC US Hamisu.
