A mother of three lost her life when a heavily loaded truck crashed into her family home in Imo State, leaving her husband fighting for survival in hospital.
Iho community in Ikeduru Local Government Area woke up to heartbreak on Monday after a gravel-laden truck veered off the road and smashed straight into a bungalow.
The driver reportedly dozed off at the wheel.
The vehicle ploughed through the building, killing Mrs Chioma Ogu instantly.
Her husband sustained serious injuries and now lies in critical condition in hospital.
Friends and neighbours describe Mrs Ogu as a devoted mother who had already endured deep sorrow.
She spent recent days organising her own mother’s burial, set for the coming weekend.
Instead, the family now faces the unimaginable task of burying her too.
The three young children suddenly find themselves without their mother, while their father battles to pull through.
Relatives and community members have rallied around them, offering support in the midst of double grief.
Eyewitnesses say the truck carried a heavy load of chippings, which made control even harder once the driver nodded off.
The impact shattered parts of the home and left debris scattered across the compound.
Efforts to get an official comment from the Imo State Police Command proved unsuccessful, as spokespeople did not respond to enquiries.
Road accidents of this kind remain far too common across Nigeria, often tied to driver fatigue, poor vehicle maintenance, or inadequate rest breaks on long hauls.
Many families bear the brunt of such preventable tragedies.
For now, the people of Iho mourn a kind-hearted woman taken far too soon.
They pray for her husband’s recovery and for strength for the children left behind.
The story serves as a stark reminder of how fragile life can be on the roads we travel every day.
