A yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons were feared dead on Tuesday night, when a truck conveying a 40-feet container crashed into a shuttle bus, tricycles and pedestrians at the Idemili Junction, near Oba, in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to reports, the trailer experienced brake failure, while descending a hill, causing the driver to lose control and crash into the shuttle bus, tricycles and other vehicles.
An eyewitness at the scene recounted the chaotic moments, saying, “The trailer lost its brakes while descending and the driver struggled with the steering but eventually lost control.
“It crashed into some tricycles loading passengers at the junction and a shuttle bus, trapping people, including bystanders waiting for vehicles.”
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The Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, Mrs Margaret Onabe, confirmed the accident, but said she was still awaiting a detailed report from officers at the scene.
Onabe said that she would provide updates as soon as possible.
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