Tragedy struck in the Iwuru Obio Ntan community of Biase Local Government Area, Cross River State, when a Dangote truck lost control and crashed into a residential home.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred suddenly, killing two people on the spot. The cause of the crash is still unclear, but residents say reckless driving by heavy-duty trucks is a recurring danger in the area.
The community has been left in mourning, with calls for urgent government intervention and better regulation of trucks passing through residential zones.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement or confirm whether the driver has been arrested.
