By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has granted free medical care to all the surviving victims of Sunday’s fatal auto crash in Kano.
Governor Yusuf also mourned those who lost their lives at the Kwanar Barde accident, along Hadejia Road, within the Kano metropolis.
He expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic road accident that occurred early Sunday morning at Kwanar Barde in the Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.
The Governor described the incident as heartbreaking and a great loss, not only to the affected families but to the entire people of Kano State.
Governor Yusuf prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and asked God to grant their families the strength to bear the painful loss.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those currently receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state.
The Governor has directed the Kano State Ministry of Health to ensure that all victims of the accident admitted in hospitals receive free and adequate medical care without delay.
He further directed the Office of the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to immediately assess the casualties and come up with measures to support the families of the victims.
Governor Yusuf also cautioned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid reckless driving and strictly adhere to traffic regulations in order to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Our Correspondent reports that at least seven people lost their lives, while 70 people sustained various degrees of injury in a fatal auto crash that occurred on Hadejia Road, Kwannar Danja, within Kano metropolis, on Sunday.
The crash involved one commercial vehicle, a DAF trailer with registration number KTG 467 YG.
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