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Road crash kills 20 people in Nigeria's Plateau state

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 3). Road crash kills 20 people in Nigeria's Plateau state. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/road-crash-kills-20-people-in-nigeria-s-plateau-state/article_a278b9e5-ee26-5d65-aaa5-9d91e5a4bb2f.html

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A multi-vehicle accident in Plateau state, Nigeria, resulted in at least 20 deaths according to the Federal Road Safety Commission. The incident occurred on Friday when four vehicles were involved in a crash; initial investigations suggest that brake failure was the probable cause of the collision.

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On Friday, a multi-vehicle crash occurred in Plateau state, Nigeria, resulting in at least 20 deaths according to the Federal Road Safety Commission. The incident involved four vehicles and preliminary investigations suggest that brake failure was likely responsible for the accident. No additional details or names were provided by the commission regarding the identities of those affected or any other contributing factors.

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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A multi-vehicle crash killed at least 20 people in Nigeria ‘s north-central state of Plateau, the road agency said Saturday. asserted

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The crash involved four vehicles on Friday, and preliminary findings indicate brake failure was the likely cause, the Federal Road Safety Commission said. asserted

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Road crash kills 20 people in Nigeria's Plateau state

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