Two people have died after a fully loaded tipper truck reportedly suffered brake failure and collided with a Mercedes-Benz car at Dangi Underpass along the Kano-Zaria Road in Kano State.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, confirmed the incident, which occurred at about 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to the command, the crash involved a Howo tipper truck loaded with bitumen and a Mercedes-Benz C180. The truck, with registration number RMG 332 XA, reportedly lost control and slid backwards into the car, registered as ABJ 783 GB.

The FRSC said four adult males were involved in the crash, with two confirmed dead.

The victims were evacuated by FRSC rescue personnel and other emergency responders to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where the two fatalities were confirmed. The other two occupants were receiving medical attention.

The Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.

Lawal also urged motorists, transport unions, construction companies and fleet operators to ensure regular vehicle maintenance, particularly the inspection of braking systems and tyres.

He advised drivers to maintain safe following distances, remain alert to changing road conditions and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on journeys.

The FRSC reiterated that proper vehicle maintenance and compliance with traffic regulations are essential to reducing preventable road crashes.