Two Oko Poly students and bestfriends among eleven persons burnt to death in Anambra auto crash

Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, were among eleven passengers burnt to death in a fatal motor accident in Anambra state on Boxing Day. 

The accident involving three vehicles occurred on Agulu lake bridge near Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area.

According to the Sector Public Education Officer, Margret Onabe, the accident happened due to wrong overtaking and overspeeding on the sloppy bridge. 

20 people were involved in the crash. Those injured were 4 comprising 2 male adults and 2 female adults. The number of persons killed 11; 3 male adults, 1 female child and 7 people who were trapped inside the L300 bus and burnt beyond recognition. 5 passengers from the hijet bus were rescued alive and unhurt.