Three die after car collides with parked truck in Rivers
Three people, including a man and his daughter, lost their lives after a car crashed into a stationary truck at the Obiri-Kwerre flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State. The victims were returning from a crossover service when the accident happened. Engr. Ajiboye Amaho, a relative of one of the deceased, criticized the indiscriminate parking of the waste truck involved. The Rivers State Police Command, represented by Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and said an investigation is ongoing.
What happened
- Three people, identified as Ahmed, Aziz, and Sheilla, died in the accident, while others were seriously injured.
- The car reportedly crashed into a waste collection truck that was parked without caution signs.
- Engr. Ajiboye Amaho blamed the truck driver and called on the government to address careless parking practices.
- Survivors, including Ahmed’s son and sister, are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
- Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway.
