
Two killed in Port Harcourt crash after late-night club outing
Two people died in a road accident at Rumuola junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident, attributing it to overspeeding and reckless driving. According to officials, the victims were returning from a club when the crash occurred. Authorities have urged motorists to avoid speeding and driving under the influence.
What happened
- The crash occurred at Rumuola junction in Port Harcourt, involving occupants returning from a club.
- The vehicle reportedly hit the intersection due to overspeeding on a deserted road.
- One victim died at the scene, while the other was struck by another vehicle after returning to the car to retrieve an item.
- Umoh Inyang, the State FRSC Sector Commander, confirmed that police evacuated the bodies and attributed the crash to reckless driving.
- Umoh Inyang advised the public to obey traffic regulations and avoid driving after drinking to prevent similar tragedies.