A tragic road accident occurred on Monday evening along Nnamdi Azikiwe Road, popularly known as the Bypass, in Kaduna, after a truck reportedly crashed into cyclists and passengers.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the truck lost control and rammed into multiple road users, including individuals on bicycles, causing panic and injuries at the scene. The exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed.

The incident adds to growing concerns over frequent accidents along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Bypass, a major route in Kaduna known for heavy traffic and recurring crashes involving trucks and trailers.

Authorities are yet to release a detailed statement on the cause of the accident, while emergency responders were said to have moved victims to nearby medical facilities.

Residents have continued to call for stricter traffic enforcement, improved road safety measures, and better regulation of heavy-duty vehicles operating along the busy corridor.

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