Seven people lost their lives and eleven others were injured after a heavy-duty truck, two Volkswagen Golf cars, and five motorcycles collided at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri road last Thursday evening.
The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m., a time when roads in many Nigerian states are busy with commuters heading home, traders wrapping up their day, and motorcyclists running their final errands before dusk.
The stretch between Gombe and Billiri has seen its share of tragedy, and this latest incident is a sobering reminder of how quickly a regular evening commute can turn fatal. As families grieve and survivors recover, the conversation around road safety on Nigerian highways cannot wait any longer.
Originally published by Premium Times.