Going against sunday’s reports, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia State Sector Command has confirmed that five, not 11 died from the crash that occured at Egbelu Mbutu by Cherubim bus Stop, Isialangwa South LGA along Enugu-Portharcourt Expressway on 11 August, 2024 at 1345hrs.
According the Enyioko Miracle, the Public Relations Officer, “The crash involving a Toyota Previa with registration number BKL 291 ZJ travelling to Enugu rammed into an unnumbered stationary Mack Truck.
“Eleven persons were involved in the crash, they include six male adults, two female adults and three male children.
“As at the time of the crash four persons (two male adults and two male children) died on the spot , while three persons were injured”
She said a rescue team from RS9.32 KM78 Aba Unit Command arrived the accident scene within 10 minutes of notice and conducted the rescue operations.
“The injured victims were taken to Ronald Hospital, Umuikaa and the dead deposited at the Mighty Moon Mortuary, close to Umuikaa Junction.
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“On a follow up by the FRSC officials this morning it was confirmed that one male adult later died in while in the hospital receiving treatment.
“This development brings the number of deceased accident victims to five(three male adults and two male children) and injured victims to two persons(one male and one female).
“The male victim was transferred to the Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, this morning for further medical treatment while the female victim remained in Roland Hospital, Umuikaa”
She confirmed that three adults and one child survived the crash without injuries, and the only surviving child has been handed over to Umuikaa Police Station.
