Sunday, December 22, 2024

Truck Crushes Two To Death In Ogun State

In a devastating repeat of yesterday’s fatal accident, another truck has claimed the lives of two innocent victims in Ogun State.

A grandmother and her granddaughter met their untimely demise in the early hours of Friday when a truck crushed their tricycle in the Papalanto area.

Eyewitnesses describe the horrific scene, where the truck driver’s reckless attempt to overtake the tricycle resulted in a dragging accident, ultimately leading to the tragic loss of life. The driver’s cowardly escape from the scene has left the families of the victims in shock and grief.

As the community mourns the loss of two precious lives, the authorities are left to pick up the pieces and address the growing concern of dangerous driving in the state.

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The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and respect for human life.

With the bodies of the deceased handed over to their families and the injured tricycle driver receiving medical attention, the people of Ogun State are left to wonder when the carnage will end.

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