Two Travellers Kill*d, Many Injured In Fatal Accident

CHUKA UBAH

It was an atmosphere of tears and sorrow in Obosi town, Idemili South Local Government, close to Onitsha metropolitan city in Anambra State, after some vehicles had accident, killed and injured many victims.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the accident happened along Mike Ajegbo Road, Obosi, and was tragic causing sorrow to many families.

An eye witness said two people lost their lives while six people sustained injuries and were in critical condition in various hospitals. The tragic accident involved vehicles including a truck, a Toyota Camry, a tricycle, a Mitsubishi bus and a Mercedes Benz 200 saloon car.

In a statement by the Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pascal Anigbo said:
“The crash which involved a total of twenty one (21) victims, (12 male adults and 9 female adults), was reportedly caused by Speed Limit Violation and Loss of Control.
“The five (5) vehicles involved were, a DAF Truck with registration number MAR210XA (whose driver reportedly lost control of, due to over-speeding), a Toyota Camry with registration number BWR807JV, a Tricycle without enlistment number.
“Others were, a Mitsubishi bus with registration number ZLL530XA belonging to Southeast Mass Transit and a Mercedes Benz 200 saloon car with registration number ALL977ASB.
“The injured victims were rushed to Chukwura Hospital, Obosi, by people around the area. The corpses of the dead were deposited at Righteous Undertaker Funeral Home Service Mortuary.
“FRSC rescue team from Upper Iweka Outpost were on ground and ensured free flow of vehicles”.

The identities of the victims were not disclosed but certainly it involved travellers going to various communities in Anambra State and other States.