By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye,
Tragedy today, Monday, August 1, struck as four persons lost their lives in an auto crash that occurred at the popular East—West road by the Ekiugbo Junction in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
It was gathered that a Toyota Sienna mini bus conveying product suspected to be illegally refines diesel lost control and ran into a parked Dangote truck.
It was learnt that the vehicle was escaping from security operatives when it lost control and ran into the parked truck, causing an explosion.
Footages from the scene captured some of the victims burnt beyond recognition and others covered with leaves.
Meanwhile, the portion of the road where the accident occurred has been barricaded from road users.
Confirming the accident to newsmen, the Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), A.C. Ikechukwu Ken, said: “there was this Toyota mini bus coming from Warri end towards Ughelli and the Toyota was carrying products suspected to be bunkery diesel. On the way because of the speed violation, the driver went and hit a parked truck and got in flames.
“As a matter of fact, four people were consumed, burnt beyond recognition at that point” disclosing that the incident occured around 6:14am.