Passengers killed as Zaria-bound bus goes up in flames

At least 11 passengers lost their lives in an accident which occurred at Mararaban Issah in Iddah ward Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna state, on Sunday.

The ill-fated bus was heading for Zaria from Edo State, when the accident occurred around 5am.

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Daily Trust gathered that nine of the affected passengers were burnt beyond recognition.

Two others that were rushed to the hospital later died while receiving treatment.

Chairman of Kagarko LGA, Nasara Auza Rabo, described the incident as unfortunate, explaining that the bus hit a construction vehicle parked by the roadside.

According to him, the bodies were deposited at General Hospital Kagargo Mortuary.

“The bodies were burnt beyond recognition and they are deposited in the mortuary for administrative purpose pending when we find their families,” he said.