A Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) bus carrying them from a colleague's wedding in the State's Kaltungo Local Government Area was involved in the tragedy.  

The bus's tire ruptured during the return trip around Kumo town in the Akko Local Government Area of Gombe after a successful wedding program in Kaltungo. 

This caused the vehicle to lose control and veer into nearby bushes.  Seven people have died, according to Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Gombe Sector Commander Samson Kaura and Government House Director General, Press and Media Affairs Ismaila Misilli. 

Four more people have been injured to varying degrees.  While the injured were taken to the hospital and are presently receiving treatment, the bodies have been sent to a morgue in Gombe.

While the injured were taken to the hospital and are presently receiving treatment, the bodies have been sent to a morgue in Gombe.  

Zarah Umar, Manager, News and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor in the Office of the First Lady; Manu Haruna Kwami, Manager Administration, NTA; Isa Lawan, Film Editor, NTA; and Musa Tabra, a retired Manager News, were among those who perished in the tragic tragedy.  

Other people include Judith Kutus, an information officer with the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Aminu Adamu, a senior driver; and Adams Danladi of StarTimes.  

Since then, Governor Inuwa Yahaya has sent a condolence letter via Misilli to the families of the deceased, wishing those undergoing treatment a speedy recovery.

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