READ THE FULL STORY ABOUT THE ENUGU AUTO CRASH ON TUESDAY.
A grave tragedy claimed 16 lives in an Enugu auto crash which left many speechless due to the way they lost their lives. It was said that 2 people survived the encounter with death and are responding to treatments. This is so sad and agonizing as how lives are wasted unnecessarily. According to reports, the driver was in the habit of speed which pulled out of his reach resulting in these casualties. Let’s hear what Road Safety has to say about the incident.
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The bus rammed into the fence of Maduka University, Ekwegbe along the Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road. On hitting the fence, the 18-seater bus went up in flames, roasting 16 of the occupants beyond recognition. However, the actual of take-off point and final destination of the vehicle had not been ascertained.
The command in a statement by Daniel Ndukwe, the spokesman said:
“The accident involved an 18-seater white-coloured Toyota Hummer bus with Bauchi State commercial registration number DAS 215 XA with an inscription “Masha Allah”, and said to be going at high speed; lost control and plunged onto the fence of Maduka University along the road.
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“A preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle, unfortunately burst into flames, burning beyond recognition, sixteen of the occupants. However, two of the passengers were rescued alive and taken to the hospital for medical attention by police officers, soldiers and public-spirited citizens, who immediately responded to the incident.
“Investigation revealed that the vehicle, loaded with edible vegetables, other food items, and luggages of the passengers, was heading towards Nsukka from the Enugu axis of the road.