India, July 7 -- A horrific road accident in Nigeria's Kwara State has left at least 15 people dead and 17 others injured after a truck reportedly overturned when its driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. The crash occurred in the early hours near a Muslim cemetery, with dozens of passengers travelling alongside cargo in the vehicle. Emergency services rushed to the scene as authorities launched rescue operations and warned motorists against fatigued driving and the dangerous practice of transporting passengers with freight.

How Did the Accident Happen?

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the fatal crash occurred at approximately 2:32 a.m. in Kwara State. Preliminary investigations indicate that the truck driver alle...