25 Dead in Overloaded Truck Crash in Nigeria

The truck, carrying more than 200 people and food items, was en route to Lagos when it crashed in Niger state.

25 people were killed and dozens injured when a truck overloaded with food items and more than 200 people crashed in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state.
The truck was on its way to Nigeria’s economic hub of Lagos when it crashed in Takalafia village in Niger’s Magama district.
Some of the passengers wanted to travel with the trailer through Tuesday night to avoid unsafe roads during the day.
Overloading and speeding, common causes of crashes in Nigeria, are often not adhered to, with drivers who disobey the rules often escaping penalties.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu mourned the victims and urged commuters to drive safely, especially as the festive season approaches.