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Tragedy strikes Kano Sports as 21 contingents killed in fatal accident
A devastating accident has claimed the lives of 21 members of the Kano State sports contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
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The incident occurred on Saturday morning when the vehicle carrying about 35 passengers, mainly athletes and officials, fell off a bridge in Dakstalle town, Kura Local Government Area, around 9 am.
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According to Ado Salisu, one of the contingent members, the team was traveling in a convoy of eight vehicles, with the ill-fated bus being the last.
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"The bus was the last bus, and it fell off a bridge, resulting in a devastating crash," Salisu told Kano based medium SolaceBase.
Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to the Kura General Hospital for emergency treatment.
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Efforts are underway to transfer the injured contingents to Murtala Specialist Hospital in Kano for further treatment.
Kano State Government commiserates with contingents
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kano State, Hon. Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate motor accident involving members of the Kano State contingent.
He said, “This is a deeply painful moment for all of us. We are devastated by the news of the ghastly accident that occurred as our athletes were returning home after representing our great state with pride and commitment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire sporting community in Kano.”
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the sports community, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is likely to follow.
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