Two dead, others injured in Ebonyi road crash
By Samuel Amah-Ugbor A nine-month-old baby and a woman have lost their lives in a fatal road crash that occurred on Sunday in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to sources, the bus, which was conveying about 25 passengers, including children, lost control at the Uduma junction, Uburu community in Ohaozara LGA, and […]
By Samuel Amah-Ugbor
A nine-month-old baby and a woman have lost their lives in a fatal road crash that occurred on Sunday in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
According to sources, the bus, which was conveying about 25 passengers, including children, lost control at the Uduma junction, Uburu community in Ohaozara LGA, and collided with another vehicle while navigating a sharp bend at high speed.
The victims were rushed to David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, by locals.
The victims, all natives of Ebonyi State but residents of Imo State, were said to be returning to their base after attending a burial ceremony at Okporike, Abakaliki, when the tragic incident occurred.
In a statement on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of DUFUTH, Mr Agwụ Nwogo, confirmed the incident, noting that the hospital promptly activated its emergency response system to treat the victims.
The PRO disclosed that two passengers—a baby girl and an adult woman—were confirmed dead on arrival, while 23 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, including crushed hands, fractures, deep cuts, and 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,” he said.
“Four patients with minor injuries were stabilized and discharged after receiving treatment.”
Nwogo, however, said an 11-month-old child who sustained severe traumatic brain injury remains in critical condition.
He said the child is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where an artificial respirator is supporting her 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”, he added