The police
command in Enugu state has confirmed that five persons were killed in an
accident along Enugu-Abakaliki road on Monday.
The state’s
Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, gave the confirmation while
speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday.
“Nine
persons were also injured; while 15 cows died instantly during the accident,”
Mr Amaraizu said.
He said the
accident occurred between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. near Emene Community axis of the
Enugu-Abakaliki road.
“It was
gathered that the incident occurred when a trailer carrying cows skidded off
the road and tumbled while trying to avoid a broken down tanker.
“The trailer
hit a vehicle in the process causing the accident which left five persons dead
and nine others injured.
“Fifteen
cows were also killed.
“Police
operatives are now working at the scene to avoid further accident, they are
also intensifying efforts to remove the vehicles,’’ he said.
The PPRO
also revealed that the injured persons had been rushed to National Orthopedic
Hospital, Enugu for medical attention.
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