A devastating accident at Mallam Junction has reportedly claimed the lives of three traders.
The tragic incident unfolded when a commercial vehicle, locally known as a trotro, lost control and veered into traders operating along the shoulders of the road.
The trotro, bearing the registration number AS 4719-18, was traveling from Gbawe Zero when it reportedly experienced a brake failure. The driver, unable to control the vehicle, swerved into the area where traders were selling their goods.
Eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying moments leading up to the crash. While some traders managed to spot the impending danger and fled, others were not as fortunate and were struck by the out-of-control vehicle before they could react.
Three traders were trapped beneath the trotro, necessitating a rescue effort to free them. Unfortunately, the injuries sustained were fatal, and all three individuals are said to have lost their lives.