Eight die in ghastly auto crash in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri

Eight people have died in a fatal auto crash involving two luxury cars at Amala, Ngor-Okpala in Imo State at the weekend.

The incident, which occurred at about 8:45 pm, according to the State police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, left all occupants of the vehicles involved dead instantly, while the vehicles were totally damaged.

The vehicles, a Toyota Camry with registration number EPE 541 JO and a Hyundai Santa Fe with registration number AAA 212 CD, were suspected to be driving at a very high speed before the incident occurred, Okoye said.

Okoye stated, “In response to the incident, police operatives of Ngor-Okpala Divisional Headquarters swiftly arrived at the scene to manage the situation.

“The remains of the deceased were immediately evacuated and deposited in the mortuary, while the accident vehicles were secured to ensure the free flow of traffic.

“As part of the ongoing investigation, efforts are in progress to identify and notify the families of the deceased. Pictorial evidence has also been documented to aid further inquiries into the cause of the accident.”

He also added, “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, strongly cautions motorists against reckless driving and excessive speeding, which remain major causes of road accidents.

“Danjuma urges all road users to drive responsibly, observe traffic rules, and exercise patience while on the road. Every driver has a duty to protect not only their lives but also those of other road users by adhering to established road safety regulations,” Danjuma advised.