A large billboard collapsed in Abia State, causing a tragic incident that claimed the lives of multiple people underneath it.
User @General_Somto made this revelation in a post on X (formerly Twitter), along with a video that showed the collapse’s aftermath.
The enormous billboard is seen in the video flat on the ground as onlookers rush to assist those trapped underneath.
The impact claimed several lives, though the precise cause of the collapse has not yet been determined. The video shows the bodies of some victims, while many others are thought to have been hurt.
The public becomes increasingly alarmed and comments on the scene as shocked bystanders attempt to save those impacted.
Many people flocked to the comment section of the post as it went viral, expressing their grief and demanding accountability.
See some reactions below:
@iykeinfos: “What is happening in Aba, All of A sudden different calamity in different parts of Abia State. Ogini ne emeh!”
@Akunn_a: “This is sad. May the souls of the dead rest in peace, and may those injured come out of it stronger.”
@MercyOyidiya: “Where in Aba?. Doesn’t look like anywhere in Aba.”
@xleesekina: “Who mount the billboard. There should be regulations. Nigeria sha.”
@iamthejyde: “When I say leave Nigeria at all cost, no matter how rich you are, this is what I mean. Just about anything can kill you in Nigeria. I mean anything, anywhere, anytime.”
@_ChiAto: “I have complaint about the drainage in that axis before. From this spot ; fruit market to Aba North bus stop, there’s a serious drainage block. If the drain was free the Keke driver wouldn’t have gotten stuck in that spot.”
@OakACU: “RIP to the dead. Heavy compensation from the government to the families of the deceased. It’s quite unfortunate. Nobody checks the integrity of those billboards.”
@nyeneimeakpan7: “Una no even try to rescue the person if small life dey inside am, Nigeria.”
@to32358: “What kind of country is this, no first aid ⛑️ at list some of this people might have survive.”
@Dboime: “My condolences to thire families. The builder’s of the billboard are responsible for this sudden death.”
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