JUST IN: Fatal road crash claims lives near Ebonyi State University
At least five people were feared dead while several others sustained injuries in a fatal accident on Monday near the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) permanent site at Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The crash involved a commercial bus travelling from Benue to Onitsha and a 911 truck conveying bags of sachet water from Enugu to Abakaliki.
Eyewitnesses blamed the tragedy on the brake failure of the truck, alleging that a police checkpoint at Ishieke also contributed to the accident.
However, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, disputed the casualty figure, confirming that only two deaths were recorded.
He added that the injured victims had been taken to hospital for treatment.
