Key Facts Summary (from the source)
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A bus carrying wedding guests plunged off a dilapidated wooden bridge in Gwalli village, Gummi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
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The crash killed at least 19 women and children. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
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The bus was overloaded (designed for ~18, but had more than 40 people aboard). Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
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The bridge was fragile and unsafe; driver reportedly asked some women to get off before crossing. Moments later it gave way. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
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Anger and grief erupted in the community; locals blamed years of neglect of infrastructure. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
