A truck belonging to Dangote Industries Limited this evening, July 3, rammed into several vehicles at the Nyanya-Mararaba bridge opposite Karu checkpoint in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The accident occurred at 6.25 pm, according to a statement by FCT Administration (FCTA)’s Emergency Management Department (FEMD).
The statement,signed by Head of Public Affairs, FEMD, Nkechi Isa, read: “The Dangote truck loaded with cement experienced brake failure as it descended the slope at Kugbo and rammed into several vehicles along its path.
“The incident occurred during the peak hours as most people were returning home after the day’s work.
“No life was lost to the incident.Several persons were however injured and have been evacuated to the hospital.
“About 15 vehicles were damaged during the incident.”