A heavy-duty trailer loaded with iron rods crashed into the perimeter fence of the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia in the early hours of Thursday after reportedly losing compression while climbing a hill along the Ikot Ekpene Express Road.
The incident occurred near Finnbars Road, close to the Abia State High Court, resulting in a major traffic gridlock along the busy expressway.
Speaking with our correspondent, the trailer driver said the accident happened at about 2:00 a.m. He explained that the vehicle lost compression while ascending the hill, causing it to roll backwards uncontrollably before crashing into the fence of the Federal Medical Centre.
The accident left the trailer obstructing part of the roadway, leading to heavy traffic congestion during the morning rush hour as motorists struggled to navigate the affected section.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation of casualties, while efforts were ongoing to evacuate the trailer and restore the free flow of traffic.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes where possible until the obstruction is cleared.
