The accident happened when the truck veered off the road and headed to a pedestrian area, crushing occupants of the minibusses and pedestrians. At least 20 people were killed and several others injured when a truck crashed into four mini-buses in Owerri, Imo State capital. The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Imo State University Junction, IMSU Junction. Eye Witness told our reporter that the truck appeared to have suffered brake failure. and crashed into some minibusses that usually load at the junction,” Chinedu Opara, a witness, said. “The four minibusses had eleven passengers each. More than 20 people died on the spot. Some were rushed to Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri,” Mr. Kelechi Nwachi said. Chidiebube Okeoma, a journalist based in the state, shared several video clips of the incident. In some of the clips, several persons were crying over the loss of their family members. “Imo State Government should ban heavy duty or articulated vehi...
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