The Police in Enugu State has confirmed the death of five persons in an auto-crash in Enugu in the late hours of Thursday,
According to the command Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, the accident, which involved two vehicles, took place on Enugu-Abakiliki Expressway, opposite Promise-land in Emene, outskirt of the state capital.
“The fatal accident occurred when one Sienna vehicle was attempting to overtake another vehicle and in the process collided with tipper lorry carrying sand from the opposite direction.
“They were promptly rushed to Annunciation Hospital, Emene for medical attention and later they were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. Their corpses have been deposited at the same hospital mortuary for further ‘necessary action,’’’ he said.
Amaraizu, who said police operatives were trying to contact the relations of the deceased, advised members of the public to be safety conscious while driving.
