5 people have reportedly drowned in Ogoja, Cross River State, after an intra-city mini bus they were travelling in plunged into a river. The mini bus, said to be carrying students, was travelling from Igoli to Abakpa when the tragic incident occurred. It was gathered that the driver was the only one who managed to escape from the bus before it was submerged. 
Its unfortunate. Abakpa River bridge doesnt have a protector or iron railings, practically there is nothing to protect or prevent such accidents from taking place. Something needs to be done urgently, Idah Roland, a resident of the area told Vanguard. The bridge and accompanying roads are very narrow though under renovation by the Cross River governor, hence there is constant clogging on the road and bridge owing to high number of motorcycles plying the narrow space. Frequent crashes occur in the area, with reports of vehicles plunging into the river while maneuvering through the bumpy spots. Watch video below.
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