Several motorists were feared dead on Monday evening following a collision between a trailer and a vehicle carrying sachet water along the Nyanya-Mararaba Road, close to Karu Bridge in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The stretch of road has become a hotspot for accidents, with multiple serious crashes reported in recent weeks. Residents and regular commuters have repeatedly called for swift government intervention to curb the rising fatalities.
Eyewitnesses described the Monday crash as particularly severe, with unconfirmed reports of multiple deaths. The incident caused massive traffic congestion as emergency personnel worked to rescue those trapped and clear the scene.
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Tragically, this latest accident occurred less than a day after another major crash in the same area on Sunday, which involved at least seven vehicles and resulted in several injuries and mangled vehicles.
While the official number of casualties from both incidents remains unverified, the alarming frequency of such crashes has raised concerns among locals. Last month alone, at least two fatal accidents reportedly occurred near the same location.
Emmanuel Ogbeche, former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, witnessed Sunday’s accident and shared his account on Facebook. He described the scene as horrific, with multiple vehicles—including a low-bed truck—badly damaged.
Nyanya-Mararaba Road serves as a major link between Abuja city centre and the densely populated suburbs of Nasarawa State. Due to heavy traffic and lax enforcement of road regulations, it has earned a reputation for being accident-prone.
As of now, authorities have not released an official statement regarding the recent crashes. However, there is growing public demand for stronger road safety protocols, stricter traffic law enforcement, and better regulation of commercial transport vehicles.
Emergency services continue their response efforts, and motorists are urged to use alternative routes and remain highly cautious while travelling through the corridor.
