In Rivers State, a tragic traffic collision along G. U. Ake Road has claimed the lives of at least four individuals.
According to reports, the incident happened around midnight on Monday when the driver of a Toyota Camry with the registration number ABJ 10 EM lost control of the car and collided with a few people.
The four pedestrians were pronounced dead at the site on Monday, according to a statement from Grace Iringe-koko, the State Police Public Relations Officer.
“One Benson Peter Michael, male, 36 years old, and the driver of a Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ 10 EM, lost control of the vehicle and collided with six pedestrians.
“Tragically, four of the pedestrians were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to BMH Hospital for medical attention,” Iringe-koko said.
According to her, the driver of the vehicle is currently in custody, while the accidented vehicle had been recovered and taken to the station.
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She also revealed that the corpses of the deceased had been deposited at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) Mortuary.
“The case will be transferred to the State Traffic Department for further investigation.
“The Command deeply regrets the unfortunate incident and assures the public that justice will be served,” the PPRO added.
