At least 19 people have lost their lives in Zamfara State after a vehicle conveying a bride and her family members plunged into a river following the collapse of the Gwalli Bridge in Fass community, Gummi Local Government Area.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at about 4:45 p.m. when the vehicle, carrying wedding guests, fell from the dilapidated bridge into the river below.
Among the victims were men, women, and children.
A resident of the community, Babangida Halifa Ibrahim Fass, who lost relatives in the crash, explained that the incident happened while his newlywed sister was being taken to her husband’s home in Jega community.
-9News Nigeria.
