Students killed, 23 Injured in Borno auto crash

PUNCH Metro learnt from the state police command that three other students were in critical condition after the crash.

The spokesperson for the command, Nahum Kenneth, informed our correspondent that a large truck collided with the university bus, leaving several other students with varying degrees of injury.

Our correspondent learnt that the victims were quickly taken to the Umaru Shehu Specialist Hospital, where they are receiving medical care.

It was also gathered that the crash caused significant damage to the bus, and emergency responders swiftly evacuated the injured to the hospital.

Speaking with our correspondent on Wednesday, Kenneth said, “The bus carrying 30 students along Njimtilo Road was involved in a fatal accident with a truck.”

“A male and a female student lost their lives, while three others are currently unconscious at the hospital. Efforts are underway to provide care for the injured.

“Around 20 other students are receiving treatment for injuries of varying severity, while other students escaped the accident unscathed.”

PUNCH Metro reported in September that a five-month-old infant, two children, and one adult lost their lives in a boat accident that occurred on Monday along Maiduguri Road, Borno State.

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