Tragic road accident claims 8 lives in Imo

A devastating road accident on Sunday in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State has left eight people dead, with no survivors.

The fatal collision, which involved a Toyota Camry (EPE 541 JO) and a Hyundai Santa FE (AAA 212 CD), occurred at Amala, leaving both vehicles wrecked beyond recognition.

According to reports, officers from the Ngor-Okpala Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly arrived at the scene.

The spokesperson for the State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed that all deceased victims were immediately evacuated and taken to the mortuary.

Additionally, authorities cleared the wreckage from the road to restore traffic flow.

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He stated that the command had launched an investigation to unravel the cause of the accident and to identify the families of the deceased.

“Pictorial evidence has also been documented to aid further inquiries into the cause of the accident,” he hinted.

Following the development, the Police Commissioner in the State, CP Aboki Danjuma, has cautioned motorists against reckless driving and excessive speeding, pointing out that the two factors remained major causes of road accidents.

He urges all road users to drive responsibly, observe traffic rules and exercise patience while on the road.

“Every driver has a duty to protect not only their lives but also those of other road users by adhering to established road safety regulations,” the CP advised.

He enjoined members of the public to assist the police by providing any useful information that may aid in identifying the victims. “Anyone with relevant details should contact the nearest police station,” he stated.