Four Die In Crash On Owerri-Onitsha Express Road

EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Friday, a tragic accident occurred at Ogbakwu along the Onitsha Express Road, resulting in four fatalities.

The crash involved a lorry and a Lord’s Chosen luxury bus.

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According to eyewitnesses, the accident transpired when a lorry with registration number ABU 157 YX emerged from Orokwe Market Road and merged onto the Owerri-Onitsha Express Road without adequate observation.

This led to a collision with the Lord’s Chosen Luxurious bus traveling from the direction of Onitsha, causing it to veer off the road and into a gutter. Along its path, the bus destroyed several shops and struck three pedestrians.

The lorry driver was said to have absconded after the crash.

Owerri-Onitsha Express Road

Imo Police spokesman, Henry Okoye confirmed the incident in a statement.

He said operatives from the Ogbakwu Divisional Headquarters and the State Traffic Department responded swiftly and assisted in evacuating the victims to Uchenna Hospital Irete for treatment.

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“Unfortunately, four people were confirmed dead, while others are responding to treatment,” he said.

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