Tragic Truck Accident Kills Four, Injures Seven At Nasarawa Eggon Festival
Four people have lost their lives, and seven others sustained injuries in a serious truck accident in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.
The crash, which involved three trucks, occurred during a procession at the annual Eggon Festival and Carnival held at Eggon Community Secondary School, turning what is usually a lively celebration into a scene of grief.
Yahaya Sabo, Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), told Radio Nigeria Precious FM that reckless driving was the cause of the accident and that investigations are ongoing.
Eyewitnesses called the incident tragic and avoidable, blaming the truck drivers for not exercising caution amid the crowded festival environment.
The deceased have been taken to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, while the injured are receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Nasarawa Eggon.
