Tragedy struck in Rivers State on Friday as a man lost his life after being crushed by a truck while hurrying to attend Jumu’ah prayers.
Eyewitnesses disclosed that the victim, whose identity was yet to be confirmed at the time of the incident, was attempting to cross a busy road when he was hit by the oncoming vehicle. The impact was fatal, leaving the man lifeless on the spot.
The unfortunate incident caused panic in the area as residents and passersby gathered in shock. Some witnesses lamented the recklessness of truck drivers along the route, stressing that many of them often flout traffic regulations without regard for pedestrians.
Security operatives and traffic authorities later arrived at the scene to restore calm and evacuate the body. The driver of the truck was reportedly apprehended and taken into custody for further investigation.
The accident has since drawn widespread sympathy from the Muslim community in the area, with clerics urging authorities to prioritize road safety and calling for stricter measures to curb reckless driving, particularly during prayer hours when movement is usually high.
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