A devastating accident occurred Friday afternoon on the Calabar–Itu highway when a 40-foot container trailer veered into a 16-seater bus traveling from Uyo to Calabar, crushing all 17 people inside.
Eyewitnesses reported that the trailer veered off its lane and landed directly on the bus. The impact was fatal, killing the driver and all 16 passengers instantly. No one survived the incident.
Locals described the aftermath as horrifying, with the bus completely smashed under the weight of the trailer. Community volunteers worked swiftly to remove and transport the victims’ bodies from the scene to a nearby morgue.
Outrage is growing over the poor conditions of the Calabar–Itu federal highway, which has been under repair for more than 15 years with little progress. Many observers believe the prolonged state of disrepair contributed to the crash.
Authorities—including the Federal Road Safety Corps and the police—have yet to issue official statements, but investigations into the cause and accountability are believed to be underway.
