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4 Feared Dead As Truck, Commercial And Private Vehicles Collide In Obosi Anambra. Others Critically Injured
Four people have died in a ghastly road accident involving a truck, commercial and private vehicles. Meanwhile, others that suffered injury have started receiving medical attention. Reports had it that the accident happened yesterday in Obosi, Idemmili North Council Area of Anambra State.
The incident which happened after Obosi Police Station, off Onitsha-Owerri road, involved a tipper with registration number, JIT 168 XG. This also involved a commercial bus belonging to Izuchukwu, with registration number, ABN 430 YN, and a black Toyota Camry (Spider), with registration number, FST 122 DQ.
The dead were taken to a nearby mortuary. In the meantime, others with injury are now in Unity Hospital, Obosi receiving treatment.
Narrating his account, the driver of the ill-fated black Toyota Spider, who pleaded anonymity, appreciated God for saving his life. He also thanked his fellow occupants, and passersby, Police and FRSC officials, for joining in the rescue operation.
Mr. Obiora Chinonso, a trader at Mgbuka Obosi, who joined in the rescue operation, attributed the incident to over speeding and brake failure.
Meanwhile, men of the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Road Safety Corp helped in the rescue operation and clearing of the road for the free flow of traffic.