Truck accident claims lives of student and motorcyclist in Rivers
A tragic accident along the Choba axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State has resulted in the deaths of a WASSCE candidate and a commercial motorcyclist. The student, identified as Juliet, was returning home after completing her examination when the incident occurred. The truck reportedly lost control during heavy rainfall and crashed into the motorcycle. Police have arrested the truck driver, and investigations are ongoing.
What happened
- The accident involved a speeding truck that lost control and hit a motorcycle carrying Juliet, a WASSCE candidate.
- The incident occurred as Juliet was returning from her secondary school in Emuoha Local Government Area.
- Eyewitnesses said the truck veered off its lane during heavy rainfall and rammed into the victims.
- The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the arrest of the driver and said the truck was handed to the Vehicle Inspection Office.
- The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital morgue, and investigations are ongoing.
