13 killed in Bauchi auto crash

Abuja - Thirteen people have lost their lives
while four others have sustained injuries in a
motor accident along the Bauchi-Jos Road in
the Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi
State.
The accident, which occurred around 5 p.m
last night, allegedly occurred when a
motorcyclist crossed the highway carelessly
and caused two vehicles to collide while
attempting to avoid him, Vanguard reports.
Haruna Mohammed, Police PR Officer of the
Bauchi State Command, confirmed the
incident and revealed that the two vehicles
involved were a Toyota Sharon bus and a
white Opel Vectra.
Twelve of the passengers and the motorcyclist
are reported to have died on the scene, while
four others sustained various injuries.
All injured parties are currently receiving
treatment at the Nabordo Clinic, while the
bodies of the deceased await post-mortem
examinations at the same facility.
The identities of the victims are yet to be
ascertained. Members of the public have been
asked to assist with investigations where
possible.