No fewer than 12 people have lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident involving a Kano Line passenger bus and a tanker near Darki town in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State.

Naijaonpoint learnt that the tragic incident occurred on Monday, October 27, along the busy Kano–Gombe Road, throwing the state into mourning.

It was reported that the crash happened when a tanker driver, reportedly engaged in a road construction project, made a sudden turn in the middle of the highway.

The Kano-bound passenger bus, unable to avoid the obstruction, rammed into the tanker, leading to multiple fatalities on the spot.

The Director of Kano Line, Alhaji Sa’idu Abdullahi Shu’aibu, confirmed the accident in a statement made available to newsmen, disclosing that the bus was carrying 16 passengers.

“Out of the 16 passengers on board, 12 reportedly died instantly, including two of our drivers, Alhaji Sabo and Alhaji Dan Azumi,” Shu’aibu said.

He added that five others, four women and one man, sustained severe injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.

Describing the incident as a huge loss, Shu’aibu extended condolences to the bereaved families and to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State.

“We are heartbroken by this unfortunate accident. Our prayers are with the victims’ families. May Almighty Allah grant the deceased eternal rest and quick recovery to the injured,” he stated.

The Kano Line boss called for stricter safety measures on highways, particularly around road construction sites.

He stressed the need for improved traffic regulation and driver awareness to prevent avoidable tragedies.

Authorities have since launched an investigation into the cause of the crash to establish liability and forestall future occurrences.