No fewer than five members of a single family have died in a tragic auto accident on the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State, Nigeria, authorities confirmed.

The devastating collision occurred as the family was travelling along the busy northeastern highway, a route that links major cities in the region, police said.
According to preliminary reports by the Yobe State Police Public Relations Officer, at least five relatives were killed in the crash, while others sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
The victims, believed to be residents of Potiskum Local Government Area, were on their way home when the fatal crash unfolded, relatives told reporters.
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Officials are investigating the exact cause of the accident, although more details are yet to be confirmed by the authorities. Emergency responders and police have been spotted at the scene as efforts continue to manage the aftermath of the collision.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community, with condolences pouring in for the bereaved families. Additional details are expected as investigations progress.






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