Benin City, Edo State – A tragic accident has thrown residents of Benin City into mourning after a reckless motorist allegedly caused the death of three persons along the busy Airport Road on Monday.
Eyewitnesses report that the driver, said to have been speeding dangerously, lost control of the vehicle before ramming into unsuspecting road users. The impact of the crash reportedly left three victims dead on the spot, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Eyewitness Accounts
According to passersby at the scene, the accident could have been avoided if the motorist had exercised caution. Some witnesses accused the driver of reckless driving and possible over-speeding on a road that has heavy human and vehicular activity.
One resident said:
“The driver was on high speed. Before anyone could react, he lost control and ran into people by the roadside. It was a terrible sight.”
Emergency Response
Security operatives and good Samaritans were seen trying to rescue survivors as traffic built up along the ever-busy Airport Road. Victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked to clear the wreckage.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been made public, but their deaths have sparked outrage among locals, who are calling for stricter traffic enforcement in Benin City.
Public Outcry Over Reckless Driving
Residents have repeatedly lamented the rising cases of road accidents in Edo State, many of which are linked to reckless driving, over-speeding, and disregard for traffic laws.
Civil society advocates are now urging the Edo State Government and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to step up enforcement of traffic regulations along major roads to prevent future tragedies.
Call for Justice
The alleged motorist responsible for the crash has not yet been officially identified, but calls are growing for a thorough investigation and possible prosecution to serve as a deterrent to other reckless drivers.
As families of the deceased mourn their loved ones, the tragic incident along Benin’s Airport Road stands as another painful reminder of the need for discipline, responsibility, and stricter safety measures on Nigerian roads.
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