MANY FEARED DEAD AS TRUCK SLAMS INTO BUILDING IN ANAMBRA
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A tragic incident occurred near the Area Command Bus Stop in Nnewi, Anambra State, when a cement-laden truck lost control and crashed into a residential building, resulting in multiple fatalities, including approximately five family members.
According to sources, the accident happened late Friday while community members were gathered outside, and the affected family was preparing for dinner.
Reports indicate that the truck experienced brake failure, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle struck several buildings before ultimately crashing into a house close to the main road.
An eyewitness said, “The incident happened late on Friday when most people were at their compound. The loud noise from the crash alerted the residents and other passers-by to the scene. It subsequently created a rowdy scene as residents and passers-by tried to remove some victims who got stuck
“The driver of the trailer carrying cement lost control at Ugwu-Akpati Ozu, Nnewi and crashed at Me Court Junction, near Nnewi Police Area Command Bus Stop. The truck cleared several structures and some persons before ramming into the residential building, killing about five children of a family.
“It was an unfortunate incident that occurred while some people gathered at their various compounds celebrating Valentine’s Day. The driver was also killed in the accident while several victims were still stuck under the truck.”
The mother of the affected children was seen in tears as residents gathered around to comfort her. Several lifeless bodies were also visible at the crash site.
A senior police officer from the Nnewi Area Command, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization, confirmed the incident.
He said, “It’s only the PPRO that can speak officially, but what happened is that the driver of the truck failed to brake and rammed into a residential building, killing some victims.
“The police had commenced a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and assured the public that further details would be provided in due course.”
When reached for comment on Saturday, Margaret Onabe, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra, confirmed the incident. She stated that the crash occurred late on Friday and assured that she would contact the FRSC personnel at the scene for further details.
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