Not less than six persons were killed while eleven others were injured in a fatal auto crash that occurred at Onueke axis of the Afikpo-Abakaliki road in Ebonyi State.
According to the state Sector Commander of FRSC, Igwe Nnabuife, the accident involved 17 persons.
Nnabuife noted that six persons died, while 11 were critically injured.
The FRSC boss also revealed that the accident involved three vehicles: two articulated vehicles and a commercial bus belonging to Peace Mass Transit.
“It happened around 11:50 am at Onuwedu, Onueke axis, Ezza South local government area of Ebonyi.
“This is a multiple crash, and it was caused by wrong overtaking.
“The dead have been taken to the mortuary at Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, while those injured are receiving treatment.
“We advise drivers to always be patient while driving. Always obey the traffic rules and regulations. Avoid dangerous driving and overspeeding to save lives,” Nnabuife stated.
Source: NAN
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