- Police Take Over Accident Scene
THE Police Command in Anambra State has confirmed that six people died in a dastardly accident on Saturday at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (CPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga said in a statement, yesterday, that the police had taken over the accident scene to maintain order and facilitate investigation.
“According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred due to the loss of control by a truck, which rammed into passersby, two tricycles and a commercial bus loaded with passengers”, he said
Ikenga noted that the crash claimed six lives, while several others sustained injuries and were currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
He added that the bodies of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue, noting that some relatives of the victims had been contacted and informed about the incident.
Ikenga said that the command extended its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery.
He urged drivers to conduct necessary safety checks before plying the roads to prevent such tragic incidents.
The CPRO assured the public that further updates would be provided as investigations progressed
