Two killed in Anambra auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra says a lone auto crash at Uli on the Ihiala-Onitsha expressway killed a girl and a woman on Sunday night.
The FRSC sector commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the crash on Monday.
Mr Irelewuyi stated that the driver of the affected Nissan Caravan commercial bus with registration number ACA 989 ZW lost control of the vehicle after a tyre burst.
“According to an eye witness, the driver of the bus lost control as a result of a tyre burst and crash. The vehicle involved is a commercial bus containing 12 passengers – five male adults, five female adults, a male child, and a female child,” the FRSC commander explained. “The passengers sustained some degree of injuries and were rushed to Nnadi Hospital and Infant Jesus Hospital, both in Ihiala, by FRSC personnel.”
He added that a “female child and a woman” were confirmed dead by “the doctor on duty.” Their remains had been deposited at the Ark Angels mortuary, Ihiala.
Mr Irelewuyi condoled with the families of the deceased and urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before plying the roads.
He further advised motorists, especially commercial drivers, to desist from using expired tyres.
(NAN)
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