25 feared dead in road accident in Enugu

At least 25 people have lost their lives in a road accident at Ugwu Onyeama in Enugu State on the Enugu-Onitsha federal highway on Wednesday.

The accident, involving about 10 vehicles, including both private and commercial buses, was believed to have been caused by an Army checkpoint.

Numerous individuals who reportedly sustained severe injuries are currently being transported to hospitals in and around the state capital.

An eyewitness account reveals that a truck lost its brake and rammed into multiple vehicles that had stopped on the hilly road, resulting in the unfortunate loss of lives.

“A trailer plying the newly constructed lane had a break failure and smashed more than 10 cars, both private cars and commercial buses.

“The army checkpoint at that axis continues to claim lives.

“More than 25 persons lost their life instantly and many rushed to the hospital,” one of the eyewitnesses reportedly told SaharaReporters.

The media platform claimed to have obtained a video of the incident showing bodies of victims scattered on the road.

Some vehicles, including a petrol tanker truck, were seen plunged into a nearby ditch, while some cars were seen smashed beyond recognition.