Seven Women Killed in Benue Car Crash: Investigation Underway
A tragic road accident in Benue State claimed the lives of seven women and one other individual.
The incident occurred in Gbaste town in the Ushongo Local Government Area when a truck collided with a stationary car.
The truck, attempting to avoid a police checkpoint, lost control and rammed into the vehicle, resulting in the deaths of all the occupants.
The victims included two lecturers from the University of Mkar, along with others.
The crash has left the community devastated, with local authorities calling for an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident.