Eric Patrick
At least five persons have lost their lives in a tragic accident that occurred on Karu Bridge, inward Karu Site, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Friday.
First News on Saturday learnt that the accident was caused by a truck laden with cement which suffered a failed brake while descending the Kugbo hill.
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According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the ill-fated truck took to his heels in the process but was intercepted around Karu Roundabout by commercial motorcyclists.
Recall that a similar fatal accident occurred on the same Karu Bridge when a Dangote trailer powered by CNG lost its control, crashed into several vehicles and claimed multiple lives.