Three killed as trailer rams into shops in Akwa Ibom state
Three people were on Tuesday killed and several others injured when a trailer rammed into shops in a local community at Etim Ekpo Roundabout in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Penpushing reports that chairman of the local government Gideon Uwa, made this known this in a statement posted on Facebook, suggesting that the accident may have occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
“Up till about 2 a.m. today, Tuesday, 12 November 2024, I was at the scene of a fatal crash involving a trailer and motorists at Etim Ekpo Roundabout, which resulted in the unfortunate loss of three lives’, Uwa said
Penpushing further reports that the local government boss explained that as at the time of filing this report the survivors had been taken to the hospital for treatment, however, he did not provide details on cause of the accident.
“As I continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates, let me seize this opportunity to reiterate that my administration will undertake a comprehensive review and remodelling of the roundabout to curb incessant ghastly accidents in concert with the Akwa Ibom State Government’, he stated.
“I condole with the families of the deceased and urge motorists to prioritise safety by adhering to speed limits and maintaining control of their vehicles to avoid preventable tragedies, especially as we approach the yuletide’, Uwa added.
Penpushing also reports that the chairman thanked Governor Umo Eno for quickly deploying service providers to the accident scene to help the victims, however, as at the time of this report the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is yet to speak on the accident.
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