A pregnant mother and two others were feared dead when a commercial bus rammed into traders at Rumuodara junction in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The bus was reportedly being chased by another vehicle when it veered off the road and rammed into traders and passers-by.
An eyewitness said: “The incident happened about 6 pm on Saturday. The driver was speeding when he lost control and hit some people standing by the road. One expectant mother and two traders were injured.
“The expectant mother lay on the ground faced down for a long time before she and others were rushed to the hospital.”
But a tricycle rider said one of the victims he rushed to a nearby hospital was confirmed dead by the doctor.
He said: “The bus came from Eliozu area on hath speed. I guess another driver was chasing the driver and in the process, he lost control of the steering and hit people standing by the road.
“The girl I rushed to a nearby hospital was confirmed dead. After the accident, the driver rushed to seize the key of the driver who was chasing him before policemen from Okporo station came to arrest them.”
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