By Suleiman Anyalewechi
A fatal road mishap on Monday, August 25, 2025. at the Asaba Delta State end of the Second Niger Bridge claimed the lives of no fewer than four persons.
The tragic incident involving a BUA long-truck laden with Cement and two other vehicles, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, also led to three others sustaining serious injuries.
According to some witness accounts, the BUA truck which was said to be on a high speed while approaching the Bridge, lost control and crushed the smaller vehicles.
“We saw the truck carrying cement and it was traveling at a high speed, trying to negotiate the bridge, but the driver lost control, and it eventually fell on top of two vehicles .
“Some people died instantly, while others sustained serious injuries”, a witness volunteered
The Delta State Commander of the FRSC, Frederick Ogidan, while confirming the unfortunate incident, blamed it on over-speeding on the part of the truck driver.
He, however, noted that the truck in question belongs to BUA, contrary to widespread reports that had earlier claimed Dangote as the owner.
“Four persons were confirmed dead at the scene. The truck involved belong to BUA and not Dangote as some initially speculated.
The victims were trapped in the vehicles due to the impact, and our tow truck had to be deployed for rescue operation”, the FRSC Commander stated.
Highlighting the fact that the accident was caused by human errors and recklessness, Ogidan expressed surprise that such a fatal accident could occur on a well maintained road like the Asaba/Second Niger Bridge road.
This is as he cautioned motorists and other road users against indulging in reckless driving and other road abuses that endangers people’s lives.
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