Eric Patrick
A heartbreaking incident occurred in Aba, Abia State, when a large advertising billboard fell onto multiple tricycles filled with passengers.
This unexpected tragedy on Wednesday, resulted in numerous injuries, with reports indicating that some individuals may have lost their lives.
The incident occurred at the Salad Market junction near the GIA Event Centre during a downpour accompanied by violent winds.
Videos shared on social media, Thewatch Africa could hear eyewitnesses saying that the structure came crashing down without warning, pinning down the tricycles beneath its weight.
While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed as of press time, emergency responders and local engineers joined efforts to rescue survivors.
Several injured passengers were promptly taken to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care, while bodies of the deceased were reportedly transported to the morgue.
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