Nigeria Highway Crash Kills at Least 20 as Brake Failure Emerges as Preliminary Cause

ABUJA: At least 20 people have been killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state, according to the Federal Road Safety Commission.

Four vehicles involved

The crash occurred on Friday along the Hawan Kibo-Jos route, a major road linking Plateau with Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Four vehicles were involved.

Road-safety officials said preliminary findings point to brake failure as the likely cause. The investigation remains subject to further findings.

Road safety remains major challenge

Nigeria continues to record serious road crashes linked to vehicle condition, road infrastructure and traffic-rule enforcement. The latest tragedy has renewed attention on vehicle maintenance and highway safety.

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