Dangote Truck Accident has claimed lives of Family Members in Enugu state.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a truck belonging to the Dangote Group on Wednesday was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of family members and others in Enugu State.
The crash occurred at Four Corner, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt expressway in Nkanu West Local Government Area.
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Although the number of casualties is yet to be confirmed, eyewitnesses said the victims included members of the same family. A video circulating online showed the aftermath of the accident, with residents expressing shock and calling on Dangote management to urgently address the recurring incidents linked to its trucks.
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Social media has since been flooded with reactions condemning the tragedy.
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@Jamessurce2 wrote: “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.”
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@unstudentz added: “Dangote truck reportedly crushed several people to death this afternoon at Four Corner, Enugu State.”
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Another user, Eunice Uche, remarked: “They sent these trucks to the East to kill people.”
The latest accident comes just days after another Dangote truck in Kogi State crushed a young lady, Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna. Otabor later died from her injuries. Reports revealed the driver involved did not have a valid driver’s licence.
