Nine-year-old boy killed after truck brake fails on River Niger bridge
The Anambra Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said an accident that occurred on Saturday on the Asaba axis of the River Niger Bridge claimed the life of a nine-year-old boy.
The sector commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Onitsha on Monday.
Mr Irelewuyi said the accident happened when a truck suffering brake failure veered off the road and rammed into pedestrians on the bridge’s walkway.
He said the boy died on the spot, while many pedestrians sustained various degrees of injuries.
Mr Irelewuyi commiserated with the family of the deceased and wished the injured persons a speedy recovery.
The sector commander advised motorists to ensure their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on a journey.
“Divers are advised to park their vehicles until they are fixed, when they suspect brake failure, to avoid accidents and loss of life,” he said.
(NAN)
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