Tragedy Strikes Team Kano: 20 Athletes Die in Fatal Bus Crash After National Sports Festival

A tragic incident has rocked the sporting community following the death of 19 athletes from Team Kano in a fatal bus crash. The athletes were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

According to reports circulating on social media and later confirmed by local sources, the bus carrying the athletes crashed approximately 50 kilometers from Kano, shortly after passing through Kaduna State.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the bus may have veered off the Dakatsalle Bridge and plunged off the side, leading to the devastating loss of life. The vehicle was reportedly carrying around 30 athletes at the time of the accident.

The news has sent shockwaves across the nation, casting a shadow over what had been a celebratory return journey for the athletes who had represented their state at the national event. Emergency responders and local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash and working to provide support for the survivors and families of the victims.