The Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC) confirmed on Monday that three individuals have been burnt past recognition in Anambra when their automobile went up in flames alongside Ezinano-Nkwo on Agulu highway in Anaocha native authorities space.
FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra, Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, instructed journalists that the incident, which was attributable to over-speeding and illegal overtaking, occurred on Sunday night.
“Seven individuals have been concerned, together with 4 males and three ladies; three have been killed whereas two have been injured. The our bodies of the deceased have been taken to a close-by mortuary within the space,” he mentioned.
Whereas condoling with the households of the useless, the sector commander warned motorists towards exceeding velocity limits and illegal overtaking.
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One of many injured passengers being handled on the hospital instructed journalists that the 14-seater Mitsubishi 300 bus was heading to Ekvulọbịa from Amawbia.
He mentioned the deceased was the motive force and two passengers (a person and a girl).
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“Shortly after we left Amawbia, one of many passengers warned the motive force about rushing however he didn’t pay attention.
“Whereas making an attempt to keep away from a pothole, the motive force misplaced management and the bus veered off the highway, somersaulted and burst into flames after crashing into the gate of a roadside constructing.
“I managed to flee with different passengers, however we have been unable to assist the three victims who have been already engulfed by the raging flames,” mentioned the injured passenger, who sought anonymity.
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