A tragic road accident at Ugwu Onyeama in Enugu State along the Enugu-Onitsha federal highway has claimed the lives of at least 25 people.
According to reports on Wednesday, the accident involved 10 vehicles, including both private and commercial buses. The crash is believed to have been caused by a Nigerian Army checkpoint.
Many individuals with severe injuries are currently being transported to hospitals in and around the state capital.
An eyewitness reported that a truck failed to brake and collided with multiple vehicles that had stopped on the hilly road, leading to the unfortunate loss of lives.
A trailer traveling on the newly constructed lane experienced brake failure and crashed into more than 10 vehicles, both private and commercial.
“The army checkpoint at that axis continues to claim lives.
“More than 25 persons lost their life instantly and many rushed to the hospital,” one of the eyewitnesses reportedly said.
