A multiple fatal accident occurred this yesterday morning at Umuowele village, along Awka - Agulu road, shortly after the lake...
The accident which claimed 6 lives involved 5 vehicles.
Eye witnesses said the 7 ton truck with registration no Abia XB 285 MBA, loaded with roofing heavy metals lost control while descending the "Ugwu Court " close to Golden Tulip Hotels, Agulu.
Victims were rushed to Saint Joseph hospital, Adazi, where 6 people were confirmed dead, some on life support while others are receiving treatment.
The State governor, Chief Willy Obiano visited the scene with some members of the State Executive Council and the State Comm of Police, Mr John Mbang.
Chief Obiano supervised the rescue operations by men of the Federal Road Safety Corps led by the State Commandant, Mr Andrew Kumakpai.
The Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency, Mr C.Y. Agupugo, members of staff and men of the Red Cross were on hand to assist with the evacuation and opening the Agulu road to traffic.More photos below.
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