Eight persons have died in an accident on Sunday, February 16, at Amala, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area in Imo State.
The tragic incident involved a Toyota Camry with registration number EPE 541 JO and a Hyundai Santa FE, AAA 212 CD with all eight occupants of both vehicles sadly losing their lives in the crash.
Confirming the accident on Monday, Imo Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye said all eight occupants in the vehicles died in the crash.
He said: “The tragic incident happened at about 6.45 pm at Amala, Ngor-Okpala involved a Toyota Camry with registration number EPE 541 JO and a Hyundai Santa FE with registration number AAA 212 CD. Regrettably, all eight occupants of both vehicles lost their lives in the crash, with no survivors.”
According to him, the Police Command has launched a comprehensive investigation into the accident, with police operatives from the Ngor-Okpala Divisional Headquarters quickly responding to the scene to manage the situation.
He said efforts were underway to identify and notify the families of the deceased, adding that pictorial evidence has also been documented to aid further inquiries into the cause of the accident.
Okoye strongly cautioned motorists against reckless driving and excessive speeding, which remain major causes of road accidents.
He urged all road users to drive responsibly, observe traffic rules and exercise patience while on the roads.