The pedestrian bridge which is located at Karshen waya by Gidan mai was designed to check and limit risk associated with pedestrian crossing at the heavily populated Doroyi suburb.
According to an eyewitness, Salisu Ibrahim who reported the incident to Vanguard, said that the unexpected tragedy occurred around 5.00 pm today.
Ibrahim revealed that the taxi cab had five passengers including the driver, adding that “It would be miracle if any passengers survived this accident”.
He further disclosed that the passengers were trapped; pointing out that it would take a crane to rescue the battered automobile and its occupants.
When contacted, the police Image Maker in Kano, ASP Magaji Musa Majia said that rescue effort is on to free the trapped passengers.