A truck with failed brakes crashed into eight vehicles near the University of Abuja's main gate on Monday at 11:40 a.m., killing seven people and injuring two students. The collision occurred beneath the pedestrian bridge opposite the campus entrance, triggering panic among students and motorists. Eyewitness John Agoro said the trailer lost control before plowing into traffic-stalled vehicles.
UniAbuja Students' Union Government President Peculiar Eyamu confirmed that both injured students were rushed to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital and are in stable condition. One of them was identified as Sadiq from the Faculty of Education. No University of Abuja student died in the incident, according to Ms Eyamu. Student witness Habibah Abubakar described the crash as sudden and terrifying, occurring as students arrived on campus. She urged pedestrians to use the bridge for safer crossing. Emergency responders, including the Federal Road Safety Corps, arrived at the scene to manage the aftermath.
The crash underscores the danger students face when commuting near the university's entrance, even if no student fatalities occurred. Affected students and parents should remain alert to traffic risks and use designated crossings, especially during peak arrival times.
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