A devastating bus accident has claimed the lives of up to 19 members of the Team Kano contingent who participated in the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The tragic incident occurred on the highway, approximately 50 kilometers from Kano, after the bus passed through Kaduna State.
The bus, carrying athletes, officials, and journalists, crashed and fell off a bridge, resulting in the fatalities. A video circulating on social media depicts the aftermath of the accident, showing the bus’s severe damage.
Details of the incident are still emerging, but reports indicate that the team was traveling back to Kano when the accident occurred. The identities of the deceased have not been officially released, but it is confirmed that athletes, officials, and journalists were among those who lost their lives.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the sports community, with many expressing condolences for the families of the victims. Further investigation into the cause of the accident is expected.
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