It was a black Monday for the people of Kano and Kaduna states in North-West Nigeria as a road crash at the Dangwaro Flyover along the popular Kano-Zaria Road claimed the lives of 25 persons, leaving 53 others injured.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, confirmed the tragic event which occurred around 3:30 am.

The accident involved a trailer which reportedly lost control due to overspeeding. 

The trailer was carrying 90 individuals, resulting in significant casualties and injuries.

Fortunately, 12 people were rescued unhurt.