Alexander Okere, Benin
Commercial bus drivers and some youths on Tuesday took over Siluko Road, in the Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, after the driver of a commercial bus died in an accident. Several of his passengers were feared dead.
Many commuters were stranded as vehicular movement and commercial activities were grounded after a mob blocked the road.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the driver of the bus, identified only as Victor, died around 8pm on Monday when the accident happened around Oliha Market.
It was gathered that the bus, a Toyota Vanette, with the number plate, AYB 549 XP, was conveying passengers from the Ring Road area when it rammed into a stationary truck.
A source in the area said the truck, with the number plate, BEN 677 ZN, had developed a fault after it was cleared by the traffic light to move.
The truck was allegedly abandoned by the owner and was not…
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