Four persons have been confirmed dead in an auto crash involving a heavy-duty delivery truck in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, near Enuda High School.

The truck, reportedly conveying tiles and doors from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to the Abiriba community, collapsed on nine male victims, killing four and injuring five.

While some eyewitnesses attributed the accident to overspeeding, others said the truck may have suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control.

Personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in collaboration with officials of the Abia State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA), evacuated the injured to a private hospital in Abiriba for urgent medical care.

Confirming the incident, FRSC Sector Commander in Abia State, Mrs. Ngozi Ezeoma, said, “There was a crash involving nine male adults, and four male adults out of the nine regrettably lost their lives while the rest were injured.”

Chairman of Ohafia LGA, Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, described the loss as a tragedy to Abiriba and Ohafia at large, while appreciating security and traffic agencies for their swift response at the scene. (The Nation)