Eleven passengers were reported dead in an accident at Mararaban Issah in the Iddah ward of the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The accident occurred on Sunday when the vehicle they were travelling hit a construction vehicle standing by the roadside. After hitting the lorry, the passenger vehicle went up in flame.
The travellers were from Edo State going to Zaria when the accident occurred.
A source said nine of the passengers were burnt beyond recognition, while two others w were rushed to the hospital, also died.
Mr Nasara Rabo, Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area, said the incident was unfortunate and prayed for the dead.
According to him, the bodies were deposited at the General Hospital Kagargo Mortuary.
“The bodies were burnt beyond recognition and they are deposited in the mortuary for administrative purpose pending when we find their families,” he said.
