Five die as vehicle collides with lorry in Enugu
A tragic accident in Enugu Thursday night has resulted in the death of five persons.
Police authorities in the state said on Friday that the crash which involved two vehicles occurred on Enugu-Abakiliki Expressway.
The vehicles, police say, attempted to overtake each other on top speed.
“The fatal accident occurred when one Sienna vehicle was attempting to overtake another vehicle and in the process collided with a tipper lorry from the opposite direction,” police spokesperson, Ebere Amaraizu said.
“The collision left five of the occupants of the Sienna car, believed to be travelling home for the burial of their loved ones, fatally injured and unconscious due to the impact of the accident.
“They were promptly rushed to Annunciation Hospital, Emene for medical attention and later, where they were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. Their corpses have been deposited at the same hospital mortuary for further necessary action.”
Amaraizu said families of affected victims have been contacted.
