A tragic road accident at the busy Effurun Roundabout in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday afternoon has left one person dead and another critically injured, worsening traffic congestion in the area.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred just before 4pm when a petrol tanker reportedly suffered brake failure and toppled onto a commercial tricycle, popularly known as a “Keke.”
The rider of the tricycle was killed instantly.
An additional victim sustained severe injuries, with reports indicating the individual suffered a traumatic leg amputation.
The injured victim was rushed to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.
The spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, verifying the fatality and the injury.
The accident triggered heavy gridlock around Effurun and adjoining routes, forcing commuters to trek long distances before finding alternative transportation.
Motorists were stranded for hours as emergency responders worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.
The incident occurred amid the ongoing redesign of the Effurun Roundabout being handled by Julius Berger.
The project is intended to complement the nearly completed flyovers at Petroleum Training Institute Roundabout and DSC Roundabout, which are expected to ease traffic congestion in the Warri-Effurun metropolis.
