A Tragic auto crash at the Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha has claimed the lives of six people, with several others injured.
The accident, which occurred on Saturday night at around 9 p.m., at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, involved a truck that lost control and rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles, and a commercial bus filled with passengers.
Confirming the incident, the Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that it had taken over the scene to maintain order and facilitate investigations.
Ikenga in a statement issued on Sunday said, “The accident claimed the lives of six persons and left a few others with various degrees of injury.
“The aim of the takeover is to ensure order in the area as well as to facilitate investigations into the incident.
“Eyewitness accounts reveal that the accident occurred as a result of loss of control of a truck that rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles and a commercial bus loaded with passengers.”
The Police spokesperson said that some of the injured are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in the morgue and some relatives of the victims have been contacted and debriefed about the incident.
“To this end, the Command while condoling the families and friends of the deceased and wishing the injured a quick recovery, cautions drivers to always do the necessary checks before plying the road,” he added.
