A devastating road accident occurred in the early hours of today near Ebonyi State University Permanent Site Campus, claiming several lives and leaving many passengers critically injured.
The crash involved a commercial bus heading from Benue to Onitsha and a 911 truck transporting sachet water from Enugu to Abakaliki. Eyewitness reports linked the tragedy to the Ishieke Police checkpoint, where officers allegedly blocked part of the road overnight, creating unsafe driving conditions.
This latest incident underscores the recurring danger along the Ishieke axis, a notorious spot where similar accidents have been reported due to poor road management and checkpoint practices.
While families grieve the loss of loved ones, survivors remain in critical condition—an avoidable disaster had effective traffic safety measures been in place.
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