Eleven People have lost their lives in a multiple ghastly motor accident along Agulu lake bridge, Aulu in Anaocha local government area of Anambra state .

The sad incident which occurred on Sunday evening involved three vehicles.

An eye witness narrated that the driver of one of the buses who was on speed wrongfully overtook a vehicle before colliding with a heavy duty truck .

According to the witness, another shuttle bus carrying commuters immediately rammed into the two collided vehicles leading to fire incident.

He noted that the situation caused panic in the area as other commuters started scampering for alternative routes.

Occupants of the vehicles started Shouting for help while the fire ragged on.

Confirming the incident ,the Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra state Adeoye Irelewuyi in a statement signed by the Acting Public Education Officer , magret Onabe, said twenty Passengers were involved in the crash.

He noted that seven people who were trapped inside the L300 bus were burnt beyond recognition while four out of the victims rushed to hospital were confirmed dead by a medical doctor at the facility.

He Urged Motoring public to ensure the road is clear before overtaking and also maintain stipulated speed limits.

RADIO NIGERIA

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