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At Least 21 Killed in Head‑On Collision on Zaria–Kano ExpresswayKANO, Nigeria (AP) — A devastating head‑on crash along the busy Zaria–Kano expressway in Nigeria’s northwestern Kano State has claimed at least 21 lives, including 19 men and two women, authorities confirmed on Monday bignewsnetwork.com+3apnews.com+3english.news.cn+3. The collision occurred on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when a commercial passenger vehicle—commonly known as a “”danfo”—travelling in the wrong direction collided head‑on with a heavy‑duty truck. Investigators from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) say the passenger vehicle driver “contravened established traffic regulations” by driving across oncoming lanes, triggering a lethal crash apnews.com. Only three people survived, sustaining injuries that are believed not to be life-threatening, according to the FRSC report. 🔍 Context & Patterns Road traffic accidents have become a major challenge in Nigeria, especially along its northern corridors. In 2024 alone, a...