9 perish along Calabar -Itu Highway in Cross River
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By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar
At least nine persons have been confirmed dead following a ghastly auto crash that occurred along Calabar-Itu Highway on Friday at about 9:55 a.m around Okurikang axis.
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Cross River Sector Command, Cpyrian Ofordu who confirmed the incident said 12 persons were involved but nine persons died on the spot while 3 others were rescued but in critical condition.
According to him, the two vehicles were involved in the accident including a MACK truck and a Toyota Hiace bus with 12 occupants.
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At least nine persons have been confirmed dead following a ghastly auto crash that occurred along Calabar-Itu Highway on Friday at about 9:55 a.m around Okurikang axis.
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