Tragedy struck on Thursday morning, as no fewer than 18 travelers were feared dead in a ghastly crash, on the Umuahia-Enugu axis of the Port Harcourt-Enugu Highway.
The accident, which occurred at a police checkpoint around the Lokpanta area of Abia State, sent shockwaves through the region.
Reports indicate that the accident unfolded in the early hours of the day, leaving devastation in its wake.
An 18-seater commercial bus, awaiting police clearance at the checkpoint, became the target of a tragic turn of events when a truck driver lost control and collided with the bus, resulting in the loss of lives.
Eyewitnesses, Mr. Bananas Okereke, described the harrowing scene, revealing that the bodies of the victims were still scattered across the accident site hours after the incident.
“The road is blocked by protesting bus drivers and other motorists who are asking that the policemen who caused the accident be brought back to the scene,” Mr. Okereke recounted over the phone.
Amidst the chaos and grief, colleagues of the bus driver and other road users have taken a stand, demanding justice for the victims.
Their impassioned plea echoes throughout the region, with calls for swift action and accountability resonating deeply.
“They vowed to remain there until Governor Alex Otti visits the scene,” Okereke added, underscoring the urgency and gravity of the situation.
