Heartbreaking and dangerous scenes are playing out in Kwara State as desperate residents and commuters risk their lives wading through a flooded river after the vital Moro Bridge completely collapsed.…....
A trending video shows people, including women and young men, struggling to cross the river on foot following the collapse of the Moro Bridge along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway. The bridge, which links Kwara State with parts of Oyo State and serves as a major route for travellers and food transportation, gave way under the weight of a heavy-duty truck.
Since the collapse, vehicular movement has been totally cut off, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. With no immediate alternative route in place, many have resorted to crossing the overflowing river dangerously, holding onto whatever they can to reach the other side. Heavy flooding has made the situation even worse, with some vehicles partially submerged.
Residents have expressed frustration over the poor state of infrastructure, lamenting that this critical bridge was neglected until it finally collapsed. The incident has disrupted daily activities, business, and the movement of farm produce from the food basket areas of Kwara North.
Kwara State Government has promised swift intervention and diversion of traffic, but many affected people say help is not coming fast enough. Calls are mounting for urgent reconstruction of the bridge to prevent loss of lives.
This latest infrastructure failure has once again raised serious questions about the quality and maintenance of roads and bridges across Nigeria, especially in the face of heavy rainfall and increasing traffic.
The story is still developing as residents continue to find ways to cross while authorities work on long-term solutions. What do you think about this? Drop your comments below.
