Eight-year-old dies, others injured in Anambra crash

An eight-year-old girl lost her life while several others were injured in a road accident involving a commercial bus on the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in Anambra State, according to the Anambra State Fire Service. The incident occurred near the Anabel Event Centre in Awka on Sunday. The statement from the fire service, issued on Tuesday, reported that the bus, known as "TRACAS," was carrying 14 passengers from Nnewi to Enugu when it crashed and overturned.

The emergency call was received at around 3:30 PM, and the fire service officers promptly responded to the scene. They secured the area and assisted in the rescue and evacuation of the victims. The bus sustained damage but there was no fire outbreak at the scene. The eight-year-old girl was the only fatality, while the other passengers sustained injuries of varying degrees and were taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The fire service emphasized the importance of caution and vigilance while driving, especially when carrying passengers, to prevent such incidents in the future.