The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has confirmed the death of at least seven people in a tragic accident on Kaltungo-Cham Road.

Naija News reports that 31 individuals sustained various injuries in the lone accident on Thursday.

In a statement made available to newsmen, the Sector Commander of the FRSC, Samson Kaura, reported that the trailer crash occurred around 7:30 a.m.

Kaura indicated that the accident was likely caused by a brake failure in the truck, which was transporting soft drinks and had a total of 38 occupants, including 34 males, two females, and two children.

Among the deceased were five males, one female, and one child. The bodies have been taken to the morgue at the General Hospital Kaltungo, while the injured are currently receiving treatment at the same facility.

Kaura urged the public to refrain from hitching rides on trailers to save on transportation costs, emphasizing the importance of considering the potential consequences of road traffic accidents and the associated loss of life.

“Only a lone crash and we have many casualties; we spent a whole day attending to the situation.

“We advise against using trailers to travel because they (travellers) want to avoid paying the high cost of transportation.

“Please stop joining trailers or heavy-duty vehicles. They are not meant to convey humans, but goods,” the FRSC officer stated.

Kaura also advised drivers to ensure good vehicle maintenance to curb crashes.