Five killed, two injured in Rivers crash

AT least five persons were killed on Wednesday in a
ghastly road accident in Port Harcourt, the Rivers
State capital when a Mercedes Benz 190 saloon car
collided with a Nissan car.
Two persons were also injured in the accident, which
took place at Rukpokrushi along Airport Road at
about 2.05pm.
An eyewitness, who identified himself as Christian,
blamed the accident on over-speeding and
impatience on the part of the drivers of the vehicle.
Christian explained that there was no immediate
effort to rescue those involved in the accident as two
of the victims who were still alive eventually bled to
death.
"People watched when the accident happened; even
some security agents could not come to the rescue of
those that were seriously injure. At least two persons
would have survived the accident if people came
immediately to rescue them," he said.
Two persons that injured in the accident were taken
to a nearby hospital for treatment just as many
bystanders watched in the disbelief the lifeless
bodies of the victims.
The State Sector Commander of the Federal Road
Safety Commission, Dr. Kayode Olagunju, who
confirmed the incident, said a Mercedes Benz 190,
ash colour with Registration Number AG 783 GBB
and black Nissan vehicle with Registration Number
AJ 877 DEG were involved in the road crash.
"Five persons were killed and two others injured in a
road crash that occurred at Rukpokrushi along
Airport Road, Port Harcourt at about 2.05pm today
(Tuesday).
"Two vehicles were involved; a Mercedes Benz 190,
ash colour with Registration Number AG 783 GBB
and a black Nissan vehicle with Registration Number
AJ 877 DEG," the FRSC state sector commander said.
Though he did not say the reason for the crash,
Olagunju urged motorists to shun over-speeding and
always consider other road users when driving.