A pregnant woman and her husband narrowly escaped death on Thursday after a massive mango tree fell on their tricycle (keke NAPEP) at Igboji Primary School in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Lazeera News reports.
The incident, which occurred in the afternoon, sparked panic among residents who rushed to the scene fearing the worst. However, eyewitnesses say it was nothing short of a miracle that the couple came out of the mangled tricycle without a single injury.
“The tree fell directly on the keke, and it was completely flattened. We couldn’t believe our eyes when the man and his pregnant wife came out unharmed. Everyone around was shouting and thanking God,” a resident recounted.
The tricycle was reportedly conveying the couple home when the decades-old mango tree suddenly gave way and crashed onto the moving vehicle.
Locals have now raised concerns over the safety of large, aging trees in public spaces, particularly around schools and residential areas. Many are calling on the local authorities to conduct urgent assessments and remove hazardous trees to avert future tragedies.
As of the time of this report, no official response has been issued by the Ebonyi State government or local authorities in Ikwo.
