There was an auto accident at Agulu Lake Bridge by Awka-Ekwulobia Road in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State which led to the loss of eight lives.
According to reports, the auto accident which happened on Sunday involved two vehicles; a Mack truck with no registration number and a Mitsubishi L300 bus marked XA 857 UMN, carrying 14 passengers.
Confirming the news, the Director, Anambra State Fire Service, Engr. Martin Agbili, said;
“At about 1627hrs (4.27 pm) of Sunday 26-12-2021, we (Anambra State Fire Service, Awka, Nigeria) received a distress call of fire incident at the Agulu Lake bridge.
“The fire outbreak was a result of head-on collision (road crash) involving a trailer (a full load of chipping), a Shuttle and a Mitsubishi Bus (all carrying a full load of passengers) due to wrong overtaking of one of the vehicles.
“Our fire truck and Firefighters were deployed to the fire incident scene immediately. About eight (8) passengers were confirmed dead while some others were rushed to the hospital.”
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