One Dead, Several Injured as Truck Falls Into Broken Bridge in North East Region
Truck carrying passengers and goods crashes into unrepaired bridge, leaving one dead and several injured
- One person dead and several injured after truck falls into broken bridge in NE Region
- Eyewitnesses say the bridge has been in disrepair for nearly four years
- Victims taken to Bunkpurugu Hospital; residents call for urgent repairs
A tragic accident in the North East Region has left one person dead and several others injured after a cargo truck carrying passengers and goods from Gbandri Market plunged into a broken bridge between Jimbale and Wawa in the Yonyoo Nasuwani District.
The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to fall into the damaged bridge.
Eyewitness Nicholas described the bridge as a “death trap” that has remained unrepaired for nearly four years, blaming authorities for the ongoing hazard.
The deceased and injured victims have been taken to Bunkpurugu Hospital for medical attention. Residents are urging the government to urgently repair the bridge to prevent further tragedies.
