Multiple Auto-Crash Injures 7 People At Ihiala, Anambra

Mr Sunday Ajayi, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Anambra, confirmed that a ghastly accident involving five vehicles occurred on Saturday afternoon at Orlu road junction, Ihiala, Anambra.

He said seven persons were injured, adding that they were successfully rescued and rushed to undisclosed hospital for urgent medical attention. 

Ajayi said that no lives were lost, adding that seven people were injured.

“I can confirm the unfortunate accident to you, it involved five vehicles including a trailer, but no life was lost and the seven people injured had been moved to nearby hospital,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crash involved an articulated vehicle, a commuter bus, a Toyota Camry car, a jeep and a truck conveying drinks.

An eye witness, who identified himself as Jude, said the accident occurred when the commercial bus driver was driving against traffic towards Owerri road from Onitsha.

Source: NAN