Tragically, 19 wedding guests lost their lives in a road accident in the Kwana Macji area of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State.
The victims, who were returning to Kano State after attending a wedding in Barkin Ladi, were involved in a horrific incident when their vehicle caught fire.
John Dasar, Chairman of the Pankshin LGA Emergency Management Committee, confirmed that the fire broke out during rescue efforts, trapping the passengers inside.
“The accident occurred on Saturday,” Dasar explained. “The victims, travelling from Kano, had taken a shorter route via Gindiri to Bauchi. While bystanders were attempting to help them escape the vehicle, it ignited and claimed the lives of 19 individuals.”
While some passengers, including the driver, managed to escape, the survivors suffered various injuries.
“They were initially taken to Pankshin General Hospital before being transferred to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for intensive care, as arranged by Pankshin LGA Chairman Felix Gonung.
“Accompanied by Health Councillor Lengyang Tali, the Police Divisional Officer, and officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps, Gonung also ensured that those with minor injuries received treatment and were transported back to Kano State,” he added.
