Four people have tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision between a Toyota Sienna and a tricycle in Bayelsa State. The accident occurred on the Yenagoa-Oporoma road in the Famgbe 2 area on Monday evening.
According to an eyewitness account, the Toyota Sienna was traveling towards Oporoma, while the tricycle was returning to Yenagoa after 7:00 pm when the crash happened. The victims included the tricycle driver and his passengers, while none of the Sienna's occupants were injured.
Heavy rainfall and poor visibility on the bend in the road, which has been the site of previous accidents, are believed to have been contributing factors in the incident. The emergency response was also delayed due to the rain and growing darkness.
Bayelsa State has a ban on tricycle operations after 7:00 pm, but it is common for some tricyclists to continue working beyond the restricted hours, especially outside the state capital of Yenagoa.
When contacted, the Bayelsa Police Command's Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, said he was not aware of the accident. The tragic incident has once again highlighted the need for improved road safety measures and enforcement in the state.
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