Ten people have lost their lives in a tragic accident in Okete village, Okpikwu Oglewu, located in the Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when a mining truck collided with a bus carrying six passengers before crashing into a residential building, killing a family of four.
Community leader Ekah Bernard confirmed that ten fatalities have been recorded, while others injured in the accident are receiving treatment at St. Daniel Hospital in Otukpo.
The community, situated along the Otukpo-Loko Oweto Abuja Road, has been plunged into mourning as the accident also caused significant damage to houses and business premises.