Trailer Mishap: 10 Feared Dead in Onitsha

At least ten persons were said to have died in Onitsha, Anambra State following the fall of a 40- feet container on people at Obodo-Ukwu by Upper Iweka along Onitsha -Owerri Road.

An eyewitness said the trailer carrying the container was heading towards Owerri when it carved in at  the bad portion of the Express. 

The container fell on the people along the Express Road, especially petty traders and Keke operators, killing about 10 persons and several others who were injured were taken to hospital.

Efforts to get the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), for Okpoko Police Division, failed as his handset was ringing engaged.