By Ghazali Ibrahim 
A devastating accident has claimed the lives of at least 22 members of the Kano State delegation who attended the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
The delegation was traveling back home when their vehicle plunged into a bridge at Kura Local Government Area in Kano State.
According to reports, the vehicle was carrying 35 passengers, leaving 13 others injured and fighting for their lives.
Among the dead are athletes, journalists, medical personnel and administrators.
The Kano State delegation had participated in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, a biennial multi-sport event aimed at promoting peace, cross-cultural affiliation, and sports development in Nigeria.
According to Daily Post, a survivor from the accident, Ado Salisu Gama said 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 clearly in shock said others still at the hospital are receiving care.
Reports are still emerging as some members of the team that won 29 medals are said to have gone.
