No fewer than two travellers have been killed, and 23 others injured in a road accident which occurred in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
It was gathered that the bus, which was conveying 25 people, including children, on Monday, lost control and collided with another vehicle while navigating a sharp bend at high speed.
INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the victims were rushed to David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, by locals within the community.
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In a statement on Monday by Public Relations Officer DUFUTH, Agwụ Nwogo, stated that victims who were indigenes of Ebonyi state residing in Imo state were travelling back to their station after a burial ceremony at Okporike, Abakaliki, when the tragic incident occurred and were rushed to the hospital for expert management.
Nwogo noted that the hospital activated the emergency response protocols to provide care to the victims of the road accident.
He said: “Two passengers, a nine month old baby girl and an adult female, lost their lives at the scene and were confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital.
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“The remaining 23 passengers sustained serious injuries, ranging from crush hand injuries, fractures, lacerations, and severe traumatic brain injuries.
“As of today, 18 patients, including the driver, are receiving treatment at DUFUTH’s Accident and Emergency department, Surgery Ward, and Intensive Care Unit.
“Four patients with minor injuries were stabilized and discharged after receiving treatment.
“However, an 11-month old child who sustained severe traumatic brain injury remains in critical condition and is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where she is being supported by an artificial respirator due to failing respiration.
“The hospital management has expressed sadness over the incident and assured the public that everything possible is being done to ensure the injured receive the best medical care.”
