Father and daughter killed in Rivers State road accident
A tragic road accident at the Obiri-Kwerre flyover in Rivers State claimed the lives of a man and his daughter. The victims, identified as Ahmed, Aziz, and Sheilla, died after their car collided with a stationary waste truck. Other occupants of the car sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment. The incident has raised concerns about the lack of caution signs and the negligence of heavy-duty vehicle drivers in the state.
What we know
- The accident happened when a saloon car rammed into a stationary waste truck parked along the Obiri-Kwerre flyover.
- The deceased were identified as Ahmed, Aziz, and Sheilla.
- Other occupants of the vehicle, including Ahmed’s son and sister, were injured and are hospitalized.
- Ajiboye Amaho, a brother to one of the deceased, blamed the crash on the lack of warning signs for the parked truck.
- The Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and said an investigation is ongoing.
