10 persons feared dead in Enugu fatal road accident

Not fewer than 10 persons are feared dead in a fatal accident which occurred at CBN bus stop, along the dilapidated Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Enugu.

The accident occurred around 8:45 am when an 18-seater bus with Enugu registration number, XL884 ENU collided with an oncoming trailer loaded with bags of cement.

A witness who identified himself as Chukwudi said the vehicle, which was loaded from Abakpa in Enugu East local government was heading to New Market when the accident happened.

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He said: “The driver was coming from Abakpa and made an attempt to overtake another vehicle in his front. The next thing we heard was a loud sound and the bus collided with the trailer and was completely damaged.