Six people have died in a tragic accident that occurred at the Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, Anambra State.
A statement from SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, reported that the incident happened at approximately 9pm on Saturday.
Ikenga explained that police operatives cordoned off the area to maintain order and facilitate the investigation into the accident.
He stated, “Eyewitness accounts suggest that the crash resulted from a truck losing control and ploughing into pedestrians, two tricycles, and a commercial bus filled with passengers.”
Ikenga added that “some of the injured individuals are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased have been taken to the morgue. Relatives of the victims have been contacted and briefed about the incident.”
In conclusion, the Command expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wished a swift recovery to the injured. It also urged drivers to conduct thorough checks before taking to the road.
