The 18-seater was carrying 40 women and children returning from a wedding when its front tyre burst, causing it to skid off the road.
"Nineteen people were killed in the accident and 21 others were injured," state police spokesman Abdul Jinjiri told AFP.The passengers were said to be returning from a wedding ceremony in nearby Bauchi state when the crash happened.
Road accidents in Nigeria are common. Frequent causes are poorly-maintained roads and vehicles, reckless driving and speeding. At least 12 people were killed and 16 injured on April 13 when a fuel tanker exploded in the northern city of Gombe after falling on its side.
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