4 killed as water tanker loses control in Enugu

At least four persons lost their lives Thursday evening when a loaded water tanker lost control crushing unfortunate victims.

The tanker reportedly crashed into Keke loading spot in front of the popular Nza street, close to the Bush bar, Independence layout.

Eyewitness account said that the keke driver died on the spot.

“The tanker which was coming from UNICEF end obviously lost its break and came crashing on the keke drivers that loads opposite the Bush Bar,” the witness said.

“The tanker continued moving and hit down a woman and her child, the woman died on the spot and we are suspecting that the little baby she was carrying was dragged along by the tanker because it was fully loaded.
“The tanker continued moving and ended up in the compound sharing same fence with the Bush Bar before stopping.

“A lot of persons are pinned down by the vehicle but we have seen four lifeless bodies. This is a very big tragedy,” he said.

The tanker driver we gathered disappeared from the scene as angry mob went in search of him.