Following a fatal auto crash at the Aba waterside bridge in Aba, resulting in approximately four casualties, the Abia State government has implemented new restrictions on the movement of heavy-duty vehicles. Effective immediately, heavy-duty vehicles are now prohibited from operating in Aba and Umuahia between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm.
The tragic incident occurred when a truck carrying a container lost control and collided with a Toyota Sienna car and a tricycle, resulting in the loss of four lives and several injuries. The state government extends its condolences to the families of the crash victims, expressing sympathy and offering prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed souls and a swift recovery for the injured. Additionally, the government has initiated efforts to provide necessary support to the affected families.
It is worth noting that this move reinstates previous directives initiated during the tenure of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, restricting the movement of heavy-duty vehicles in Aba and Umuahia from 7 am to 8 pm. Despite the initial order being disregarded by heavy-duty vehicle operators after Governor Ikpeazu left office, the government, through a statement from Mr. Dodoh Okafor, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communication, has officially reinstated these restrictions.
