The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector command in its release on Monday, confirmed that about 11 persons were burnt to death in a fatal auto crash that occurred on Agulu Lake Bridge, near Golden Tulip Hotel, Agulu, Anaocha local government area of Anambra state.
According to the Report on the tragic incident released by the Sector Public Education Officer Margret Onabe, the fatal auto crash involving three vehicles, was due to wrong overtaking and overspeeding on the sloppy bridge.
An eyewitness said the driver of the L300 was on speed, overtook wrongfully, and collided with the Mack truck.
A shuttle bus also ran into the already collided vehicles.
The report said 3 male adults, 1 female child and 7 people who were trapped inside the L300 bus, were burnt beyond recognition, while 5 passengers from the bus were rescued alive and unhurt.
The Sector Commander, FRSC Anambra State, Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, sympathized with the families of the dead victims and wished the injured victims quick recovery.
He urged the motoring public to ensure the road is clear before overtaking and also maintain stipulated speed limits.
