Accidents claims two lives in Aba, injure others

Two persons lost their lives in road accidents that happened at two different locations in Aba, Abia State on Friday and Sunday.

The first incident happened at Osisioma Flyover junction, when a truck crashed into a shop, killing one male victim on the spot and injuring about six other persons.

The truck which, was ladden with goods, according to an eyewitness, was at high speed when it suddenly lost control and crashed into the busy area, hitting traders and pedestrians.

The injured persons were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention.

It was not officially established if the incident was caused by reckless driving on the part of the driver, or if the vehicle suffered a break failure.

When contacted by DAILY POST, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Abia State Sector Command, CC Ngozi Ezeoma confirmed the Osisioma road crash, saying that the victim was a male adult.

In another road accident, an unidentified man lost his life at Port Harcourt Road in Aba on Sunday morning.

The deceased, who was going to church, was hit from behind by a fast moving motorcycle, resulting in his death.