By CHARLES IWUOHA

A terrible motor accident involving a Toyota Camry with registration number EPE 541 JO and Hyundai Santa FE with registration number, AAA212 CD, on Sunday, claimed lives of eight people.

The accident, whichh occurred at Amala, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, claimed occupants of both vehicles.

News Express gathered that police operatives from Ngor-Okpala Divisional Headquarters swiftly arrived the scene.

According to the spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, the remains of the deceased were immediately evacuated and deposited in the mortuary, while the vehicles were evacuated from the road to ease off traffic.

He stated that the command had launched an investigation to unravel the cause of the accident and to identify the families of the deceased.

“Pictorial evidence has also been documented to aid further inquiries into the cause of the accident,” he hinted.

Following the development, the Police Commissioner in the State, CP Aboki Danjuma, has cautioned motorists against reckless driving and excessive speeding, pointing out that the two factors remained major causes of road accidents.

He urges all road users to drive responsibly, observe traffic rules and exercise patience while on the road.

“Every driver has a duty to protect not only their lives but also those of other road users by adhering to established road safety regulations,” the CP advised.

He enjoined members of the public to assist the police by providing any useful information that may aid in identifying the victims.

“Anyone with relevant details should contact the nearest police station,” he stated.