Four Dead in Second Niger Bridge Accident: Truck Crash Claims Lives in Asaba
- A fatal crash on the Second Niger Bridge in Asaba has claimed four lives and left three others injured
- The accident involved a speeding cement truck that lost control and crushed two vehicles
- Authorities have blamed reckless driving and urged motorists to exercise caution during the Ember months
Four people have died and three others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident on the Second Niger Bridge in Asaba, the capital of Delta State.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved a cement-laden truck and two other vehicles.
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Truck accident on second Niger bridge leaves multiple casualties
According to eyewitness accounts, the truck was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control while attempting to navigate the bridge. The vehicle reportedly overturned, crushing two other cars in the process.
“We saw a truck carrying cement and was at it speed trying to navigate through the bridge but couldn’t control it and it eventually fell,” one eyewitness told PUNCH Metro. “The truck crushed two other vehicles and many people died, others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to St Rebecca’s hospital along Nnebisi road.”
Emergency responders rushed the injured victims to St. Rebecca’s Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
FRSC blames speeding for fatal Asaba crash
Confirming the incident, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Delta State, Frederick Ogidan, attributed the crash to excessive speed on the part of the truck driver. He clarified that the vehicle involved was a BUA truck transporting cement, not one belonging to Dangote.
Ogidan stated, “They were trapped in the vehicle because the vehicle broke down, so our toll truck was there to rescue them. Four persons confirmed dead, the vehicle involved is not Dangote but a Bua truck that carried cement. It’s unfortunate that a crash will happen on that very good road, it shows that the driver was probably over speedy and lost control.”
He urged motorists to exercise greater caution, particularly during the ‘Ember months’—a period often associated with increased road travel and accidents. Ogidan also appealed to drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
Road safety concerns rise amid ember months
The fatal crash has reignited concerns over road safety and driver behaviour on Nigeria’s highways. Authorities continue to stress the importance of speed regulation and vehicle maintenance, especially during peak travel seasons.
The Second Niger Bridge, a vital link between the South-East and South-South regions, has seen increased traffic in recent months, making safety enforcement more critical than ever.
Source: Legit.ng
