SIX DIE, ELEVEN INJURED IN ONITSHA FATAL CRASH

Six people 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 recorded at 1710hrs this evening 22nd November, 2020 at Niwelle Junction along Nteje - Onitsha express way.

Eyewitness report reaching us indicates that the crash occurred as a result of excessive speeding leading to loss of control of the bus and crashing eventually.

A total of seventeen (17) people (11) Male adults and (6) female adults were involved in the Crash. Eleven (11) male adults who sustained varying degree of injuries were rushed to Iyi - Ene Hospital Ogidi by FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit Command who deposited Corpses of the dead victims at the Mogue after Doctor's confirmation. Road obstruction is being cleared to ensure free flow of traffic.

The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State *CC* *Andrew A *Kumapayi* sends his condolences to the deceased families and strongly warns motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits stipulated by law and minimize avoidable crashes this Ember Months.