Remains of the ill-fated commercial bus
11 commuters burnt to death in Anambra road accident
[From CHINEDU NWAFOR, Abakaliki]
Eleven persons were burnt to death following ghastly motor accident that occurred on Agulu Lake bridge in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State sector command confirmed the incident to Journalists, saying it occurred on 26th December, 2021 as a result of wrong overtaking and over-speeding on the sloppy bridge.
The accident involved a Mitsubishi L300 bus and an articulated vehicle.
This was contained in a released by the Sector Public Education Office, Margret Onabe, on behalf of the Sector Commander, Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi.
“A fatal Road traffic crash occurred at Agulu lake bridge by Awka-Ekwulobia Road today, 26th December, 2021.The crash involved three vehicles. Probable cause of the fatal crash was attributed to wrongful overtaking and excessive speed.
“20 people people were involved in the crash. Number injured were 4 comprising 2 male adults and 2 female adults.
“Number killed were 11, involving 3 adult male, 1 female child and 7 people were trapped inside the L300 bus and burnt beyond recognition. 5 passengers from the hijet bus was rescued alive and unhurt.
“The injured victims were rushed to St Joseph hospital where 4 were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and their corpses deposited at the hospital morgue,”the statement by FRSC said.
The Sector Commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi sympathized with the families of the dead victims and wished the injured victims quick recovery.
He urged the motorists to be cautious while overtaking and maintain stipulated speed limits.
