16 perish in Enugu fatal auto crash
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Police authorities in Enugu State have confirmed the death of 16 travellers who were killed in a fatal road crash after an 18-seater bus lost control and rammed into a section of Maduka University.
The spokesman of the command in Enugu, Mr Daniel Ndukwe said the unfortunate incident occurred around 5:30pm on Tuesday, adding that the Toyota bus went up in flames, burning the 16 passengers beyond recognition.
Nduka added that two persons survived the incident and were immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention.
The police image maker said the take-off point and final destination of the victims were yet to be ascertained.
“An 18-seater white-coloured Toyota Hummer bus with registration number: DAS 215 XA, and with an inscription, ‘Marsha Alla’ driving at a high speed towards Nsukka from the Enugu axis of the road, suddenly lost control and plunged into a fence belonging to Maduka University along the road,” the spokesperson said.
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“It immediately burst into flames after hitting the fence and burnt beyond recognition, 16 passengers on board.
“Only two passengers were rescued alive by police officers, soldiers, and good-spirited individuals, and taken to a hospital for immediate medical attention.
“The vehicle was loaded with edible vegetables, food items, and luggage belonging to the deceased passengers.”
