Many feared dead as truck rams into pedestrians, tricycles in Anambra
A yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons was feared dead after a truck conveying a 40-feet container on Tuesday crashed into a shuttle bus, tricycles and pedestrians at the Idemili Junction, near Oba, in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The state spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, Margaret Onabe, confirmed the accident, but said she was still awaiting a detailed report from officers at the scene.
Mrs Onabe said that she would provide updates as soon as possible.
It was gathered that the truck experienced brake failure, while descending a hill, causing the driver to lose control and crash into the shuttle bus, tricycles and other vehicles.
“It crashed into some tricycles loading passengers at the junction and a shuttle bus, trapping people underneath the container, including bystanders waiting for vehicles,” an eyewitness said.
(NAN)
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