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A dramatic and terrifying incident occurred on Thursday evening in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, when a container-laden trailer overturned and fell on a car, just moments after the occupants, a couple, had alighted from the vehicle.
_Miraculous Escape_
Eyewitnesses reported that the couple had parked their car by the roadside and had just stepped out when the trailer, which was traveling at high speed, lost control and tipped over, landing on the car. The couple's swift exit from the vehicle mere seconds before the accident proved to be a lifesaving decision.
_Destruction of the Vehicle_
The car was completely crushed under the weight of the container, leaving it beyond recognition. The trailer's container was severely damaged, with its contents spilling out onto the road.
_Reactions and Aftermath_
The incident caused a stir in the area, with onlookers gathering to survey the damage. The couple, though shaken, was fortunate to have escaped without injuries. The authorities were promptly notified, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
This harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for caution when driving or walking along highways.
_Pictures of the Incident_
_Sources_
- Eyewitness accounts
- Ogbomoso, Oyo State authorities
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