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Tragedy in Enugu: Dangote Truck Claims Lives of Family of Five

Published by Akinwale Fakinlede on September 4th, 2025.

A dark cloud has fallen over Enugu State after a devastating road accident involving a Dangote truck claimed the lives of an entire family of five, leaving residents in shock and mourning.

The tragic incident occurred on a busy highway in the state when the heavy-duty truck reportedly lost control and rammed into a family car. Eyewitnesses said the impact was so severe that all five occupants — a father, mother, and their three children — died instantly.

Local sources revealed that passersby rushed to the scene in a desperate attempt to save the victims, but their efforts were futile as the family had already succumbed to the crash. The mangled remains of the vehicle painted a chilling picture of the force of the collision.

Authorities swiftly arrived to secure the area and clear the wreckage. The bodies of the deceased were taken to a nearby mortuary while investigations into the cause of the accident began. Preliminary reports suggest that brake failure or reckless driving may have been responsible, though officials are yet to issue a final statement.

The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage and sorrow, with many residents calling for stricter regulations on heavy-duty trucks operating within urban and suburban areas. Some lamented that accidents involving large trucks, particularly those belonging to major corporations, have become all too common on Nigerian roads.

Community leaders have urged both the government and the Dangote Group to not only investigate the matter thoroughly but also take responsibility for providing support to the bereaved family’s extended relatives.

As Enugu mourns, the accident serves as yet another grim reminder of Nigeria’s ongoing road safety challenges. For the grieving community, however, the loss of a young family is an irreplaceable wound that will take y

ears to heal.