The Anambra state
Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Andrew Kumapayi, confirmed the incident and said the accident
occurred at about 7.10am this morning.
“According to
reports, the crash involved a tipper without registration number and a
commercial bus with registration number NEN-59XQ. An eyewitness told us that
the tipper driver was negotiating into his house when the bus suddenly rammed
into it. The crash occurred during a heavy downpour. A total of 15 persons, 10
adult males and five adult females were involved in the crash.
“Twelve persons
sustained serious injuries and were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and
God’s Favour Hospital Okohia, both in Ihiala town. As at the time of filling
this report, two victims, the driver whose leg was amputated in the crash and
another victim were confirmed dead by doctors at the hospital,” he said.
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