In a heart-wrenching incident on Sunday, at least eleven individuals, including two babies, lost their lives in a severe road accident near Umuika Junction on the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway in Abia State.
Details of the Accident
Around 12:45 pm, a Sienna car operated by Abia Line Network collided with a fully-loaded truck. According to eyewitness Ochiegbu Marvelous, the driver of the Sienna appeared to have fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to a loss of control. This resulted in the car crashing into the truck and subsequently veering into a nearby bush.
Casualties and Injuries
The forceful impact tragically claimed the lives of eleven people, among them two infants. Several other passengers sustained injuries and were promptly attended to by emergency responders.
Awaiting Official Statements
As of now, both the Abia State Police Command and the Federal Road Safety Corps have not released official statements regarding the incident. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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