One person has reportedly died and several others have been injured after a cargo truck carrying passengers and goods from Gbandri Market fell into a broken bridge between Jimbale and Wawa in the Yonyoo Nasuwani District of the North East Region.
The accident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into the damaged bridge.
Eyewitness Nicholas, who spoke to reporters, said the bridge has remained in disrepair for almost four years, describing it as a “death trap” that authorities have failed to fix.
The deceased has been taken to Bunkpurugu Hospital, where the injured are also receiving treatment.
Residents continue to call on government authorities to repair the bridge to prevent further tragedies in the area.
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