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Man, wife, daughter, mother-in-law die in Anambra auto crash

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5 years ago

November 10, 2018

An accident on Saturday at Nkwelle Ezunaka junction in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State claimed the lives of a man , his wife , daughter and mother – in – law .
It was gathered that the accident involved a tipper lorry and a car .

The victims , who were rushed to a nearby hospital were confirmed dead on arrival .

Confirming the incident , the Police Public Relations Officer in the state , Haruna Mohammed said the corpses of the victims have been deposited in a morgue .

Mohammed said , “ There was an accident involving a tipper and a Toyota Camry along Nkwelle Ezunaka junction in Onitsha .

“ The accident occurred when the two vehicles had a head – on collision . As a result of the accident , the driver of the Toyota Camry , one Mr Godwin Akaeme and three other passengers in the car comprising his wife , daughter and mother – in – law , whose names are still unknown , sustained various degrees of injuries .

The PPRO said the tipper driver , one Ebuka Ekene , who sustained minor injuries was treated and subsequently arrested.