Tragedy struck in Enugu Tuesday evening as 16 travelers were confirmed dead while two others were rescued following a fatal motor accident that occurred in the state.

The two of the accident victims rescued alive were rushed to a hospital where they are being treated for injuries sustained.

The road mishap occurred along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road, Enugu with 16 out of the 18 travelers in the affected bus burnt beyond recognition.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, urged members of the public to help in identifying the victims.

In a press statement, the Police Spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu had visited the scene of the lone fatal motor accident, describing it as a ‘sad’ one.

The statement issued by the Police spokesman reads:

“The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the public that a lone fatal motor accident occurred today, April 30, 2024, around 5:20 p.m., at Ekwegbe, along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road, claiming the lives of yet-to-be identified fourteen males (14) and two (2) females who burned beyond recognition.

Plate number of the affected Bus

“The accident involves an 18-seater white-coloured Toyota Hummer bus with a Bauchi State commercial registration number DAS 215 XA and the inscription “Masha Allah”, said to have been driven at high speed, lost control, and plunged into the fence of Maduka University along the road.

“A preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle unfortunately burst into flames burning beyond recognition, the sixteen (16) deceased individuals, who were taken to the hospital and confirmed dead.

“However, two (2) other passengers were rescued alive and taken to the hospital for medical attention by police officers, soldiers and public-spirited citizens, who immediately responded to the incident.

“A preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle, loaded with edible vegetables, other food items, and the luggage of the passengers, was heading towards Nsukka from the Enugu axis of the road.

“However, the actual point of take-off and final destination of the vehicle have not been ascertained. Nonetheless, the items have been recovered by the Igbo-Etiti Police Division.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, *CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+)*, in company of officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has visited the scene to assess the situation.

“He describes the accident and the carnage therein as sad, commiserating with the yet-to-be-traced family members, friends, and associates of the deceased.

“The CP further calls on individuals that can help in identifying the victims or with information to trace the family members of the deceased to come forward with such information or alternatively call 08098880172 or 08086671202, or send emails to infoenugupolice@gmail.com.”

journalist101

Horrific day in Enugu state

Chai. Too bad. May their souls rest in peace.

Nawa o

Is Like This New Month, Na Bad News We Take Start Am, Almighty God, Have Mercy On Me oo

The amount of accidents and outbreaks recorded across different states in the space of one week is quite alarming.

You are experts in sharing news like this one. What's nawa o

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Nawa o

Urheadmaster:
You are experts in sharing news like this one. What's nawa o

No Be Me, Publish This Terrible Bad News ooo

In sane countries, bad road is the major cause of road accidents.

In Nigeria, reckless driving is the major cause of road accidents. In fact, bad roads surprisingly reduce the rate of road accidents in Nigeria because bad road is the only thing that compels crazy drivers to slow down. I don't mean to say that bad road is good.

That road is very good , just few portholes. This might be sleep or overspending and maybe couldn't negotiate police barricades.

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OMG!!!!

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My God.
This is beyond terrible.

My advice: as u dey hustle,nor dy hesitate to dy chop your money.
We carry death for pocket ,e fit meet us at anytime..

Ehya! May their soul rest well

Or you meant ipob burnt them?

The evil in this country is too much

May God ELUPI the Igbos o
The smell of Suya around that area though

Can see Masha Allah there.

Fulani on the move to another location.

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Is Like This New Month, Na Bad News We Take Start Am, Almighty God, Have Mercy On Me oo

na last month e happen ... Last day of last month according to the write-up...

What a painful way to die 😑

People's love ones , Dad, Mum , Bro, Sis....

Expecting their return from their daily huzzling....

Atimes if you find yourself at home without any job, just thank God and ask him for your time to shine.....

Who these ones offend bikonu??

Matheusmartin:
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My God.
This is beyond terrible.

My advice: as u dey hustle,nor dy hesitate to dy chop your money.
We carry death for pocket ,e fit meet us at anytime..

Omo this your advice get as e be o lol.

BarrElChapo:
What a painful way to die 😑

The News Still Shock MR BLOGGER

APC hmmm

What a horrible way to die
RIP to the deceased!

Drivers are mostly the cause of most of this accidents.

Many Nigerian drivers are careless and drive and do things like they have two lives to waste the lives of passengers.

I believe Nigerian drivers need more training, not every one that know how to drive a car should be given a driver license, there should be safety requirements that they must comply with and the license should be terminated If they are found guilty of violating safety requirements but Nigeria is hardly better than the jungle with no laws and regulations.

This fire looks fishy as hell, it should be thoroughly investigated.

K