The Federal Road Safety Commission said a policeman died and 11 persons sustained injury in a multiple auto crash on the outskirts of Onitsha on Tuesday.
The incident took place at about 2.30pm in New Auto Tyres Market, Nkpor, near Onitsha, on the Onitsha-Enugu road.
FRSC said the accident involved a motorcade of a bank bullion van comprising its Hilux escort and four commercial vehicles.
The Unit Commander of FRSC in the area, Mr Sunday Joseph, who confirmed the incident, said, “I am aware of the death of only one policeman, while 11 persons were injured.’’
Joseph said the major cause of the crash was overspeeding and dangerous overtaking.
NAN
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