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A tragic accident that claimed eight lives, including a pregnant woman, in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has sparked controversy over the circumstances leading to the incident.
The accident occurred on Wednesday in the university community located in Akoko South-West Local Council, when a cement-laden truck reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into pedestrians in a densely populated area.
Among the victims were a pregnant woman, a mother and her child, and a 200-level student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA).
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