BREAKING: Runaway Trailer Smashes into Fence of FMC Premises in Abia

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A heavy-duty trailer loaded with iron rods crashed into the perimeter fence of the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, in the early hours of Thursday.

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PUNCH Online gathered that the crash occurred after the trailer lost compression while climbing a hill along the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Expressway.

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The incident happened near Finbarrs Road, close to the Abia State High Court, causing a major traffic gridlock along the busy expressway.

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The trailer driver, who declined to give his name, said the accident occurred at about 2:00 a.m.

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He explained that the vehicle lost compression while ascending the hill, causing it to roll backwards uncontrollably before crashing into the fence of the Federal Medical Centre.

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The accident left the trailer obstructing part of the federal highway, leading to heavy traffic congestion during the morning rush hour as motorists struggled to navigate the affected section.

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As of the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation of any casualties, while efforts were ongoing to evacuate the trailer and restore the free flow of traffic.

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More to come…

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