Imo State is mourning the loss of eight family members following a tragic auto crash at the Amanwozuzu junction in Ikeduru Local Government Area.
The incident, which occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Friday, involved a Sienna car colliding with a stationary truck loaded with rods. The collision resulted in the untimely demise of all eight passengers aboard the Sienna vehicle.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) overseeing Ikeduru LGA, Lucky Ahiole, confirmed the devastating incident to reporters in Owerri on Friday.
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The DPO explained that the authorities had taken the deceased to a morgue after breaking the Sienna vehicle to recover the bodies.
The cause of the accident was attributed to the collision between the Sienna car and the stationary truck.
“Eight died, and we have taken them to a morgue. We had to break the Sienna vehicle to bring out the dead bodies,” Ahiole stated.