One Killed, 87 Injured as Overloaded Trailer Overturns in Yobe
- One passenger was killed and 87 others were injured when an overloaded trailer overturned at the Potiskum entrance roundabout in Yobe State
- The trailer, conveying nearly 100 passengers to the Potiskum Cattle Market from Bauchi State, lost balance while maneuvering at the busy junction
- Medical facilities in Potiskum were stretched as injured victims flooded the Specialist Hospital’s emergency unit
A fatal road crash involving a trailer on the Potiskum Azare highway in Yobe state has left one person dead and at least 87 others injured, authorities and witnesses confirmed on Wednesday, December 31.
The incident occurred around 2 pm at the Potiskum entrance roundabout in Potiskum Local Government Area. The trailer, which was transporting passengers to the popular Potiskum Cattle Market, reportedly lost balance while approaching the roundabout and overturned.
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Survivors said the vehicle was heavily loaded, carrying nearly 100 people who were travelling from Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State to attend the livestock market, Daily Trust reported.
Survivors recount chaotic moments
One of the injured passengers, Amir Dauda, narrated how the crash happened while receiving treatment at the hospital.
He said:
“We were coming from Azare to the Potiskum Cattle Market. As we got close to the roundabout, the driver tried to maneuver, and suddenly the vehicle tumbled and fell. People were shouting and many of us were thrown on top of one another.”
The impact of the crash caused panic at the scene, with passersby and traders rushing to assist victims before emergency responders arrived. Several passengers sustained fractures and other serious injuries, according to hospital sources.
Hospital overwhelmed by casualties
A visit to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Potiskum Specialist Hospital revealed the scale of the situation. Many of the injured were seen receiving treatment on the floor due to limited bed space and the high number of casualties brought in within a short time.
The spokesperson of the Yobe State Police Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the accident and the casualty figures. He said security personnel and emergency workers were deployed to manage the scene and ensure the injured received prompt medical attention.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, while authorities have cautioned drivers against overloading vehicles, especially those used to convey passengers to markets.
Three family members killed in Lagos road accident
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a pre-dawn crash on the Lagos/Ibadan expressway had claimed the lives of a father, mother and their young child in what authorities described as a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision.
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The accident occurred around the Secretariat inward Otedola Bridge corridor and involved several vehicles travelling along the busy route.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said two other occupants survived with severe injuries and were rescued after a coordinated response from emergency teams.
Angry Kwara youths ban truck movements
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that residents of several communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state banned the entry of trucks and lorries into their villages, accusing some drivers of collaborating with bandits who have been terrorising Kwara South.
The development followed a massive protest held on Wednesday morning, August 20, which was live-streamed on Facebook by a user identified as Okit Olamide and monitored by Legit.ng.
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