Corps member dies in road crash on way to NYSC camp

Abakaliki, Nigeria – A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member while en route to the orientation camp in Ebonyi State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 2:00 p.m. on the Amasiri-Okigwe Road, near Amenu village in Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area, according to Mr. Henry Igwe, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state.

The crash involved a 14-seater Toyota commercial bus and a commercial Mercedes Benz tipper. Preliminary investigations suggest that speeding on the part of the commercial bus may have contributed to the accident.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state, Mr Henry Igwe, confirmed the incident to the News Agency in Abakaliki on Thursday.

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Igwe said that the crash occurred on Wednesday at about 2 p.m. on Amasiri-Okigwe Road, Amenu village in Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state.

“It involved two vehicles – a 14-seater Toyota commercial bus, grey colour and a commercial Mercedes Benz tipper.

“From our preliminary findings, it might have been caused by speeding on the part of the commercial bus.

“The identities and details of the number of those injured have yet to be ascertained because the victims were actually rescued by bystanders in the area,” he said.

The sector commander said that the injured had been taken to David Umahi Federal Hospital in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area, adding that they were currently in stable condition.

While the identities and number of injured individuals are yet to be confirmed, the FRSC Sector Commander stated that bystanders in the area swiftly intervened to rescue the victims.

The injured individuals were subsequently transported to David Umahi Federal Hospital in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area, where they are currently reported to be in stable condition.

This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.