What was supposed to be a joyous moment for graduating students of Ambrose Alli University turned tragic on Monday as one of the celebrants was crushed to death.
The students were to have organised a celebratory motorcade parade to celebrate their graduation.
The final-year student, who has not been identified, was said to have joined his colleagues in celebrating the completion of their final examination when the incident occurred.
A vehicle in the motorcade reportedly lost control during a high-speed manoeuvre and rammed into a stationary truck, killing the student instantly.
A Facebook user, Inside Edo, narrated the incident in a Tuesday post.
The post reads, “A tragic accident has occurred at Ujoelen, close to the primary school, resulting in the death of a newly graduated student of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
According to eyewitnesses, the crash happened during an attempted overtaking by one of the vehicles involved.
“The risky manoeuvre reportedly led to a loss of control, causing the fatal incident. Residents who were nearby rushed to the scene, but the victim could not be saved.”
The Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Mathew said one person died while five others were injured in the crash.
“The students, after writing their last paper, took to the road in a convoy.
“In the process, one of them overtook another vehicle and rammed into a stationary truck,” the agency quoted Mathew as saying.
