Some members of the Kano state delegation to Ogun for the National Sports Festival have been confirmed to be dead following a fatal accident on their way home.
Reports has it that there were 35 passengers in the vehicle that plunged into a bridge at Kura local government after their games in Ogun state.
A man who survived the accident, Ado Salisu Gama said that some of his colleagues were confirmed dead on the spot, while others were rushed to Kura General Hospital.
Speaking from the hospital on Saturday morning, he said: “22 people have been confirmed dead at Dakatsalle bridge, just before Kura. The driver too is dead. As I speak with you, one other member just died.”
Ado Salisu who was observed to be in shock said others still at the hospital are receiving care.
Among the dead are journalists, athletes, administrators and medical personnel.
Details are still emerging as some members of the team that won 29 medals are said to have been dead.