Tragedy struck in Enugu State on Wednesday after a truck belonging to the Dangote Group reportedly killed an unconfirmed number of family members and other victims.
The fatal accident occurred at Four Corner, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt expressway, in Nkanu West Local Government Area.
Eyewitnesses said the truck lost control, crushing people to death. While details remain sketchy, one source told this newspaper that “family members up to two and others were killed.”
Social media users have since flooded the internet with reactions. Enugu-based handle @Jamessurce2 posted: “Dangote trailer has done it again; this time, it claimed an entire family’s lives in Enugu State. Something needs to be done about these constant accidents by Dangote drivers. May their souls rest in peace.”
Another commentator, @unstudentz, added: “Dangote truck reportedly crushed several people to death this afternoon at Four Corner, Enugu State.”
A video trending online shows the aftermath of the crash, with distraught onlookers calling on Dangote management to take urgent action to reduce recurring accidents involving its trucks.
This latest tragedy comes just days after another Dangote truck accident claimed the life of Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna. In that incident, the truck driver, who allegedly had no licence, crushed the victim’s legs, leading to her death over the weekend.
The latest crash has further fuelled calls for stricter regulation and accountability in the operations of Dangote trucks across the country.
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