Tragedy struck on the Benin-Asaba Expressway on Thursday as a Toyota Sienna vehicle collided with a moving truck, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to five others, including a mother and her four children.
The Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilization to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwanishu, shared details of the incident on his social media page.
According to Gwanishu, the Sienna vehicle was traveling from Lagos to the East when it rammed into the truck.
A video from the scene showed the Toyota Sienna with a severely damaged bonnet and shattered windscreen.
The female passenger seated in the front of the vehicle was confirmed dead on the spot.
Gwanishu, who was present at the scene, recounted his efforts to assist the survivors.
“I witnessed a tragic accident involving a Toyota Sienna and a moving truck on the Benin-Asaba Expressway. Unfortunately, the female passenger in the front seat died instantly. I helped rescue a woman and her four children, who were taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention,” he said.
The injured victims were rushed to St. Theresa Hospital in Issele-Uku, Delta State, for treatment.
Gwanishu described their condition as critical and urged the public to help locate the victims’ families.
“The rescued mother and her children are currently receiving treatment at St. Theresa Hospital, Issele-Uku. Families of the victims can find the hospital from Asaba by stopping at Issele-Uku Junction,” he stated.
Gwanishu also used the incident to caution travelers to prioritize safety during their journeys, particularly during the busy holiday season.
“As we approach the Christmas holidays, I appeal to travelers to always caution their drivers to exercise patience and avoid reckless driving. Let’s prioritize safety on our roads,” he advised.
He praised the quick response of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Delta State Command and the Issele-Uku office, whose efforts ensured that the injured were promptly attended to.
