At least five students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) have lost their lives in a fatal road accident that occurred on Monday, July 28, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The tragic incident took place along the Eliozu–Rumuokoro Road when a shuttle bus conveying the students reportedly collided with a stationary trailer.
Eyewitnesses at the scene said the impact of the collision was severe, leading to the immediate deaths of several passengers believed to be UNIPORT students.
Videos from the accident scene show officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recovering bodies and placing them into a waiting van.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not yet released an official statement or disclosed the identities of the victims.
The accident has thrown the university community into mourning, with many calling for improved road safety measures and the regulation of heavy-duty vehicles parked along busy commuter routes.
Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
