Tree falls on tricycle and car in Uyo, injuring at least two

Summary

A tree fell on a moving tricycle and a Toyota car along Nsikak Eduok Avenue in Uyo on Monday morning, injuring at least two people, eyewitnesses said.

Highlights

• Eyewitnesses said the tree fell as the tricycle was passing and struck both the tricycle and a car.
• One witness said the tricycle driver and another occupant were seriously injured and briefly unconscious.
• The incident happened about six weeks after another fallen tree reportedly killed a commercial motorcyclist in Uyo.
• The fallen tree was described as ageing, and other overgrown roadside trees were still lining Nsikak Eduok Avenue.
• Premium Times said police and fire service officials were contacted for confirmation, but had not responded before publication.