Monday, December 29, 2025 -A tricycle (Keke) operator and his female passenger on Sunday, died in a serious accident that occurred at Ohiya area of Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, along the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway.
Also, two other passengers who were inside the tricycle
also suffered multiple fractures in the accident and were rushed to the
Federal Medical Centre, FMC Umuahia.
The accident, according to eyewitnesses, happened when a
truck, which was on top speed, rammed into the Keke from behind, dragging the
tricycle and its occupants to a long distance.
According to the eyewitnesses, two passengers died instantly
from the impact of the wreckage while the two surviving passengers who were
still in terrible conditions, were taken to the hospital for immediate
attention.
The bodies of the deceased were deposited at the mortuary
for proper identification.
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC
Abia State Command, Ngozi Ezeoma confirmed the sad development, noting that it
occurred at Ohiya Mechanic Village, Umuahia South LGA.
She reiterated the need for motorists to drive carefully and
avoid anything that would result in an accident.
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