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Home » News » 11 people burnt to death after a fatal auto-crash in Anambra

11 people burnt to death after a fatal auto-crash in Anambra

Emman Ovuakporie by Emman Ovuakporie
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Eleven people met their sudden death in a fatal crash in Anambra last Monday, while many sustained injuries.

The Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State sector command in its release on Monday confirmed that about 11 persons have been burnt to death in a fatal auto crash that occurred on Agulu Lake Bridge near Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu Anaocha local government area of Anambra state.

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According to the First Information Report (FIR) on the tragic incident released by the Sector Public Education Officer Margret Onabe, the Sector Commander Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, said the fatal auto crash which happened on 26th December, 2021 was due to wrong overtaking and over speeding on the sloppy bridge.

The FIR report reads, “A fatal Road traffic crash occurred at Agulu Lake Bridge by Awka-Ekwulobia Road today, 26th December, 2021.The crash involved three vehicles.

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Probable cause of the fatal crash was attributed to wrongful overtaking and excessive speed.

“According to an eyewitness report, the driver of the L300 was on speed, overtook wrongfully, and collided with the Mack truck. The shuttle bus ran into the already collided vehicles.

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20 people people were involved in the crash. Number of victims injured were four, comprising two male adults and two female adults.

“Number killed were 11; 3 male adults, 1 female, a child and 7 people were trapped inside the L300 bus and burnt beyond recognition. 5 passengers from the Hijet bus were rescued alive and unhurt.

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