From Joseph Obukata, Warri
At least three persons have lost their lives after a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) rammed into a newspaper stand at Iyara roundabout in Warri, Delta state.
The victims were said to have clustered at a newspaper stand to read dailies when a white Range Rover SUV marked Delta EFR 940 rammed into them over the weekend.
It was learnt that three newspaper readers fondly called ‘free readers’ were crushed to death instantly.
One was severely injured in the process and still being hospitalized.
Witnesses said the driver of the car was trying to negotiate a bend when he lost control of the car and crashed into the newsstand.
While the driver of the car was badly hurt, two female acquaintances inside the car were unhurt.
Local sources disclosed that the driver and other victims were reportedly rushed to undisclosed hospital.
State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe did not respond to calls to confirm the report as of press time.