
Six people have been killed and eleven injured in a fatal crash involving a mini white bus belonging to CDO transport company with registration number BGT 313 XA and a white truck without a registration number.
The accident was recorded yesterday evening at Nkwelle Junction along Nteje Onitsha express way.
According to an eye witness report, the crash occured as a result of excessive speeding which led to the loss of control and eventual crash of the bus.
According to the Anambra Acting Public Education Officer for Federal Road Safety Corps, a total of 17 people , comprising of 11 male adults and 6 female adults were involved in the crash. Those who sustained varying degree of injuries were rushed to Iyi Enu Hospital, Ogidi by FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit Command and corpses of the dead victims were deposited at the Morgue after doctor’s certification.
The State Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps , Andrew Kumapayi sent his condolences to the deceased families while reiterating that motorists should adhere strictly to speed limits stipulated by law and minimize avoidable crashes this Ember months .