At least 10 people narrowly escaped death yesterday in Asaba when a tipper truck, when it’s brake reportedly failed, veered off its lane and skidded into oncoming traffic on the busy Nnebisi Road.
The accident, which occurred in the morning, sent shockwaves through road users and residents of the Delta State capital.
According to eyewitnesses, the tipper lost control and swerved into the path of a keke, a local tricycle used for transportation, and several other vehicles near the Stephen Keshi Stadium.
The keke, driver and his three passengers, barely avoided being crushed by the truck.
The keke driver, although managing to swerve just in time to prevent a head-on collision, was severely injured. Fortunately, his three passengers escaped unscathed. “It was a terrifying moment,” said one eyewitness. “The keke driver swerved just in time, and it’s a miracle that no lives were lost.”
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The incident caused significant traffic congestion on Nnebisi Road, as motorists struggled to navigate around the accident site. Emergency responders were on the scene, assisting the injured and directing traffic to ease the gridlock.
As of the time of this report, the keke driver was receiving medical treatment, and authorities were investigating the exact cause of the tipper’s brake failure.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the city, with residents calling for stricter vehicle maintenance regulations to prevent such occurrences.
