MAN, WIFE, DAUGHTER AND MOTHER IN LAW DIE IN FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT
A man, his wife, daughter and mother-in-law have reportedly lost their lives in an accident on Saturday at Nkwelle Ezunaka junction in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
It was gathered that the accident involved a tipper lorry and a car.
The victims, who were rushed to a nearby hospital were confirmed dead on arrival.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed said the corpses of the victims have been deposited in a morgue.
Mohammed said, “There was an accident involving a tipper and a Toyota Camry along Nkwelle Ezunaka junction in Onitsha.
“The accident occurred when the two vehicles had a head-on collision. As a result of the accident, the driver of the Toyota Camry, one Mr Godwin Akaeme and three other passengers in the car comprising his wife, daughter and mother-in-law, whose names are still unknown, sustained various degrees of injuries.
The PPRO said the tipper driver, one Ebuka Ekene, who sustained minor injuries was treated and subsequently arrested.
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