Two Feared De@d As Tipper Rams Into Traders In Taraba

Tragedy unfolded on Friday in the Mile Six area of Jalingo, Taraba State, when a tipper truck loaded with sand lost control and rammed into a crowd of traders and bystanders. At least two fatalities were feared, with several others sustaining injuries.

Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred after one of the truck’s tyres reportedly burst while it was speeding, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

The tipper veered off the road and rammed into people by the roadside, triggering panic and chaos in the area.

“It was horrifying. People were shouting and running. Some were trapped under the vehicle. Those of us nearby quickly rushed to help the victims,” a witness recounted.

The injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital by good Samaritans who acted as first responders before emergency services arrived at the scene.

The driver of the truck was reportedly apprehended by residents and handed over to security operatives for further investigation.