A commercial bus carrying 16 passengers collided with a stationary truck on the Abuja-Kaduna highway, killing 11 people and injuring five others.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, classifying it as a fatal multiple-vehicle collision caused by speed violation.The bus, registered as MAN 243 XA, was reportedly speeding when it struck the white MAN diesel truck (registration JJN 581 XB).The FRSC emphasized that the driver's negligence led to the tragedy, which involved 18 people in total.Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the accident's severity resulted in high casualties.

The incident has sparked discussions about road safety measures in Nigeria, with calls for stricter enforcement of speed limits and improved vehicle maintenance checks.Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the crash, while families of the victims await further details.This tragic event underscores the urgent need for enhanced traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.