A nine-year-old boy, identified as Chidalu Miracle Okereafor, has died after a trailer crashed into a commercial tricycle along Oil Mill Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The accident occurred at White House Junction, after Tank, on Wednesday.
According to an eyewitness at the scene, the moving trailer crashed into the keke, which was carrying passengers, leaving several people injured. The keke in question was scattered by the impact of the crash.
Chidalu, who was inside the keke at the time of the incident, died instantly, while his niece, Chinaza Okereafor, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
The incident was also confirmed by the boy’s aunt, who spoke with the reporter. She confirmed that her nephew died in the crash and that her 15-year-old niece was hospitalised following the incident.
The family is said to be devastated by the incident and was still too shocked to provide further details when contacted.
Chidalu was the son of Nkechi Okereafor and Okechukwu Okereafor.
The truck driver involved in the crash is currently being held at the Elimgbu Police Station, according to information obtained following the incident.
Further details on the circumstances of the crash and the condition of the other victims are still being awaited.
