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Enugu Auto crash: 10 dead, 10 others injured — Police

Aminu Danladi by Aminu Danladi
September 5, 2025
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Atl east ten people have been  confirmed dead, while 10 others sustained various degrees of injuries in a vehicle accident that occured in Enugu State on Wednesday.

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According to SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, there were two separate tragic road accidents that occurred along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the dual-carriage Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway.

A statement by the Police image maker reads: “The crashes claimed ten lives and left ten others hospitalized.

“The first incident, a multiple-vehicle crash, happened at about 9 a.m. on the Enugu inward-bound lane. 

“A Howo truck, inscribed Visco Investment Global and laden with bags of white cement, was en route Abuja from Aba, Abia State, when it collided with a Toyota Corolla car that was attempting to overtake another truck on the same route. 

“A Foton bus and a Daihatsu Hijet mini bus, both driving one-way, were also caught in the collision.

“Sadly, the truck head and the Toyota Corolla car went up in flames, with five occupants of the car burnt to death. 

“A passenger in the mini bus was equally confirmed dead by medical doctors.

“Similarly, at about 3 p.m. along the same road, another fatal crash occurred. 

“This time, it involved a Sino truck belonging to Global Investment and a tricycle. 

“The truck, laden with cement and driving one-way from Garriki Enugu to Nenwe in Aninri LGA, on the same Enugu inward-bound lane, rammed into a tricycle, leading to the death of its four occupants. 

“They were rushed to the hospital but confirmed dead on arrival.

“Ten other persons, injured in the separate crashes, are currently receiving medical attention.

“The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, while mourning the tragic loss of lives and commiserating with the families of the deceased, and has directed the State Motor Traffic Department to carry out a diligent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accidents.

“The CP described the crashes as avoidable and strongly cautioned drivers to exercise utmost care, especially during these Ember Months, when road traffic usually increases and accidents are more frequent.

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“He reminded motorists that no journey is worth the loss of lives, urging them to shun recklessness, obey traffic rules, and prioritize safety over-speeding rules to prevent further tragedies.”

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