The police in Enugu, Saturday, confirmed that death of the accident at
the popular Oji River Wonderful Market, which occurred February 14, has hit 27.
A trailer loaded with stones was descending the old Enugu-Onitsha
Highway
when its brake failed. It rammed into the market, destroying goods, cars
and motorcycles while killing many people.
A visit to the scene of the accident, reported that about twelve
people died at the evening of Friday while there were ongoing efforts to
recover more
bodies from the rubble.
The police in a statement signed by Police Public Relations
Officer in the state, Ebere Amaraizu, yesterday, confirmed that 27 persons have
died so far.
The statement reads: “At least 27 persons have been confirmed
dead on February 14 in an accident that occurred at the Wonderful Oji River
market.
“It was gathered that the accident allegedly occurred when the
brake of a lorry conveying gravel allegedly failed and lost control thereby
killing people in the vicinity.”
He stated that investigations have commenced with a view to
unraveling the actual number of victims as well as the likely cause of the
incident.
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