A motorcyclist was swept away by erosion in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

The tragic incident, which occurred after a heavy downpour on Tuesday evening, has sparked renewed concern over the worsening case of erosion in most parts of the state.

The incident was captured in a viral video that is circulating widely across social media platforms.

In the video, an individual was heard narrating that the incident occurred at Uwenlenbo Road, near Zekor Hotel in Ekpoma.

The narrator in the video described the scene as horrifying, adding that the powerful rush of water overwhelmed the rider.

According to the eyewitness, the rider was carrying a female passenger before he was swept away by the furious erosion.

Another eyewitness urged the people to assist the bike rider who was struggling with the wave of water until he was swept away.

The victim’s bike plate number was displayed by sympathizers who begged those who knew him to come up to identify him.

The sympathisers in the video called for urgent intervention by both state and Federal Government agencies, lamenting that erosion continues to threaten lives and properties in the state.