Seven passengers died on Sunday morning in a fatal crash along the Kutigi–Mokwa–Bida Road in Niger State, while seven others sustained serious injuries.
We learnt that the accident involved a *Toyota Sienna* and a Mazda bus and occurred around 11:30am at Shebe Village.
According to reports, the Mazda bus took off from Mobil Motor Park in Minna with 8 passengers on board and was heading towards Mokwa Local Government Area.
The Sienna, which was fully loaded, was traveling from Lagos to Minna at the time of the collision.
FRSC officials said the Mazda reportedly entered a blind corner and rammed into the oncoming Sienna.
Confirming the incident, Niger State FRSC Corps Commander, Aishat Saadu, said 18 people were involved in total.
_“As at the time of rescue, 18 people were involved: seven injured, seven killed and four not injured.
The crash occurred around 11:30 am. Along Kutigi-Bida Road at Shebe Village,”__ she said in a WhatsApp message.
Tragically, *all 8 occupants of the Mazda died except one teenage girl* who was found unconscious. Rescue teams are still searching for her relatives.
In the Sienna, *7 passengers were injured* while *4 others escaped unhurt*.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate family members of the only survivor from the Mazda.
Road safety officials have again urged motorists to avoid speeding and overtaking on dangerous bends, especially on the busy Kutigi–Mokwa–Bida corridor which links several states.
