Esther Meinzide, a young woman from Nigeria, lost her life on Tuesday, 7 October, when the bus she was riding on the Ore Expressway collided with a vehicle, killing her, her younger sister and several other commuters. The tragedy was highlighted by a post from her friend, known on X as @Vince Da Rapper, who used the platform to mourn and share details of the incident.
Key facts:
- The bus was travelling from [Lagos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos) to [Asaba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asaba) when the crash occurred.
- Esther had posted a short video on Snapchat moments before the accident, captioning it “I don tire and we just move”.
- The crash happened on the Ore Expressway, a major route linking the two cities.
- In addition to Esther, her sister and other passengers were killed.
- A day earlier, Esther had posted on X about the dowry her future husband would bring to her parents, engaging with many commenters.
What happened on the Ore Expressway?
According to the grieving friend, the bus was involved in a sudden collision shortly after Esther shared her video, resulting in a fatal outcome for those on board.
How did social media react?
Users on X and other platforms expressed condolences and reflected on the unpredictability of life, citing Esther’s recent hopeful post as a stark contrast to the tragedy.
“Life is so fickle,” one commentator wrote, echoing the sentiment of many who followed the story.
The incident underscores the risks associated with road travel in Nigeria and has sparked renewed calls for improved traffic safety measures.