WALTON, KENTUCKY- 2 ELDERLY WOMEN LOSE THEIR LIVES AND ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL IS CRITICALLY INJURED IN A CRASH THAT CAUSED A DUMP TRUCK TO CRASH THROUGH RESTAURANT. (PHOTO).

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 Walton, Kentucky- 2 elderly women lose their lives and another individual is critically injured in a crash that caused a dump truck to crash through restaurant.  While diners were enjoying a meal at Boondocks Pub on Tuesday, April 8th, a tragic incident occurred shattering the peaceful scene. At around 4:30 p.m. an SUV pulled out in front of a fully loaded dump truck. The driver of the dump truck attempted to brake and steer clear of the SUV but they were not able to avoid a collision. The SUV was struck by the dump truck and the impact caused the SUV to cross the southbound lane where it struck a guardrail and flipped before coming to rest on its top. Sadly the crash took the lives of 91-year-old Eva Mulberry and 89-year-old Betty Holland. A 66-year-old woman who was in the SUV was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. As a result of attempting to avoid the collision the dumptruck went of the roadway and into the parking lot of Boondocks restaurant. The dumptruc...

GOV. SOLUDO'S WIFE NONYE VISITS FLOOD-DISPLACED PERSONS IN OGBARU. (PHOTO).


 Governor Soludo's Wife Nonye Visits Flood-Displaced Persons in Ogbaru


By Ikwuanusi Azuka/ Okeke Anthonia Chioma


The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo has  visited the flood displaced persons' camp at Odekpe Central School in Ogbaru LGA.


Addressing the flood victims which included; men, women and children, the governor's wife sympathized with them on the extent of damage caused by the flood disaster, assured them of positive response from the state government.


She emphasized on the importance of maintaining good cleanliness and healthy living in the camp.


While donating some food items, disinfectants, toiletries and cash to the flood victims, Mrs Soludo pleaded with the good spirited individuals and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to come to the aid of those affected by flood in the state.


The Regional Representative, World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Chukwumuanya Igbokwe promised to set up mobile clinic in the camp, in order to give the victims proper medical care/ attention. He thanked the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his fatherly love to Ndi Anambra.


The Deputy Mayor of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Mr Kenneth Akuegbe expressed his heart felt gratitude to the governor. He also commended the effort of the wife of the state government in supporting the helpless individuals.


He further pleaded for the provision of mattresses and blankets to keep the victims safe from sicknesses.


* kwuanusi and Okeke are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State* 

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