A devastating accident at Mallam Junction has resulted in the deaths of three traders, sparking concerns about roadside trading and vehicle safety in the area. The incident occurred when a commercial vehicle, commonly known as a trotro, lost control and veered into traders selling along the shoulders of the road.
The trotro, with registration number AS 4719-18, was travelling from Gbawe Zero when its brakes reportedly failed. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which then rammed into the unsuspecting traders. Some traders managed to notice the approaching danger and fled, but others were not as fortunate and were struck by the out-of-control vehicle.
Eyewitnesses reported that three traders were trapped under the trotro, requiring considerable effort from rescuers to free them. Despite the swift response, the injuries sustained by the traders were fatal.
This tragic incident has prompted renewed calls for stringent measures regarding roadside trading and vehicle safety. Residents and local authorities are now advocating for better enforcement of regulations to prevent such accidents in the future.