A four-year-old boy, identified as Miracle Chidaru, 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 tricycle, leaving several passengers injured. Miracle, who was reportedly standing beside the major road at the time of the incident, was struck and died instantly.
The incident was also confirmed by the boy’s aunt, who spoke with our correspondent. She confirmed that her nephew died in the crash, while her niece sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
The family is said to be devastated by the incident and was still too shocked to provide further details when our correspondent spoke with them.
Further details on the circumstances of the crash and the condition of the other victims are still being awaited.
