Edo, Ebonyi, Accident

Eight members of a family have been confirmed dead in an auto crash at Amanwozuzu junction in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.

The incident was confirmed by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Ikeduru LGA, Lucky Ahiole, on Friday, December 29, 2023.

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Ahiole said the accident which occurred at about 3 p.m. on Friday resulted in the death of all eight persons in a Sienna car conveying the family members.

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He said the Sienna vehicle collided with a stationary truck carrying rods, resulting in the death of the victims.

The DPO said: “Eight died and we have taken them to a morgue.

“We had to break the Sienna vehicle to bring out the dead bodies.”

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