From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki
Two persons have died and many injured in a road crash at Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government, Ebonyi State.
The accident occured at Iduma Junction in the community on Sunday.
Witnesses said the bus which was on high speed was conveying 25 people, including children,lost control and collided with another vehicle while navigating a bend.
The impact of the collision caused the bus to summersault three times, resulting to the death of two people while others were injured.
The victims, indigenes of Ebonyi state, residing in Imo state, were travelling back to their station after a burial ceremony at Okporike, Abakaliki, when the accidt occurred.
Two passengers, a nine- month -old baby girl and an adult female, lost their lives.
Meanwhile, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, has activated its emergency response protocols to provide critical care for victims of the accident .
A statement by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Agwu Nwogo, explained that 23 passengers sustained injuries.
“Today, 18 patients, including the driver of the bus 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”.
Nwogo said an 11-month old child, who sustained severe traumatic brain injury was in critical condition.
He said,”the child is currently admitted in 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.”