Eight occupants of two vehicles die in Imo auto crash

Eight persons died in an accident on Sunday in the Amala, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State.

The incident involved a Toyota Camry with number plate, EPE 541 JO and a Hyundai Santa FE marked, AAA 212 CD with all eight occupants of both vehicles losing their lives.

The Imo State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye confirmed on Monday that all eight occupants in the vehicles died in the crash.

He said, “The tragic incident happened around 6.45 pm at Amala, Ngor-Okpala, involving 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.