Trailer kills seven in Gombe multiple crash

On October 23, 2026, a tragic multiple-vehicle crash occurred at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri Road in Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. The accident involved a heavy-duty trailer, two Volkswagen Golf cars, and five motorcycles, and it took place around 5:30 p.m.

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