By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Contrary to earlier reports in a section of the media of 11 deaths in the August 11 ghastly vehicle accident at the Umukaa junction axis of the Enugu/ PortHarcourt Expressway, the Abia State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, revealed that only five persons lost their lives.
According to the FRSC, two persons were also injured in the accident that took place by the Cherubim Bus Stop,in Egbelu, Mbutu in Isiala Ngwa, South of Abia State.
A statement issued by the Abia State Sector Commander, Ngozi Ezeoma on Monday, August 12, 2024, said the cause (s) of the fatal accident, will be made known ,as soon as FRSC Crash Investigation experts conclude their findings.
But preliminary investigations into the accident involving a Toyota Previa with registration number, BKL 291 ZJ, traveling to Enugu, according to FRSC statement, points to fatigue on the side of the driver.
In a statement, the Commission said:
“The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Abia State Sector Command, has confirmed that five, not eleven persons as against Sunday’s reports, died from the crash that occured at Egbelu Mbutu by Cherubim bus Stop, Isialangwa South LGA along Enugu-Portharcourt Expressway on 11 August, 2024 at 1345hrs.
“The crash involving a Toyota Previa with registration number BKL 291 ZJ travelling to Enugu rammed into an unnumbered stationary Mack Truck.
“Eleven persons were involved in the crash, they include six male adults, two female adults and three male children.
“As at the time of the crash four persons (two male adults and two male children) died on the spot, while three persons were injured.
“A rescue team from RS9.32 KM78 Aba Unit Command arrived the accident scene within 10 minutes of notice and conducted the rescue operations.
“The injured victims were taken to Ronald Hospital, Umuikaa and the dead deposited at the Mighty Moon Mortuary, close to Umuikaa Junction.
“On a follow up by the FRSC officials this morning, it was confirmed that one male adult later died while in the hospital receiving treatment.
:This development brings the number of deceased accident victims to five (three male adults and two male children) and injured victims to two persons(one male and one female).
“The male victim was transferred to the Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, this morning for further medical treatment while the female victim remained in Roland Hospital, Umuikaa.
“Three adults and one child survived the crash without injuries, and the only surviving child has been handed over to Umuikaa Police Station.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the cause of the crash was fatigue.
“Update on the root cause of the crash would be communicated as soon as FRSC Crash Investigation Experts conclude on the investigation”, the FRSC statement reads.
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