No fewer than six people died in a recent road accident in Ebonyi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed.
In a statement issued during the weekend, the FRSC revealed that the tragic automobile crash happened on the Onueke axis at the Afikpo-Abakaliki road in Ebonyi.
The Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Igwe Nnabuife, regretted the incident, informing journalists in Abakaliki that the accident included a total of 17 individuals.
Out of these, six lost their lives, while 11 sustained critical injuries.
Nnabuife further revealed that the collision involved two articulated vehicles and a commercial bus owned by Peace Mass Transit.
“It happened around 11:50 am at Onuwedu, Onueke axis, Ezza South local government area of Ebonyi.
“This is a multiple crash, and it was caused by wrong overtaking.
“We advise drivers to always be patient while driving. Always obey the traffic rules and regulations. Avoid dangerous driving and overspeeding to save lives,” Vanguard quoted Nnabuife stating.
