Police confirm 7 injured in Enugu auto crash

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed that seven people sustained injuries in a multiple auto crash at Ama Brewery Junction on the 9th Mile-Nsukka highway in Enugu State.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, said that the incident, which happened at about 7 p.m. on Friday, involved a trailer, Highlander jeep and two other cars.

Amaraizu said, however, that no live was lost at the scene of the incident.

“At least seven persons sustained various degrees of injuries and were rushed to different hospitals after the crash.

“The team of rescuers included the police, Federal Road Safety Commission and some members of the public,’’ he stated.

The PPRO said that the cause of the accident was yet to be determined, noting however, that the police had commenced investigation.