By Akeem Oduyoye
Few days after a 40-feet container fell from a truck at Ogbo Hill area of Aba, in Abia State killing some persons, another tragedy occurred on Thursday as a black-coloured Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) used for ambulance services crushed to death three person in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.
The accident which happened occurred in front of Dacoo Petrol Station at Umuafukwu/Umuagwa village, along Ikot Ekpene Road, in Obingwa LGA.
It was gathered that the ambulance, which was said to be running at top speed before the accident, hit some tricycles and motorcycles, killing three persons and seriously injuring some others.
The injured victims have been taken to the hospital for medical attention.
It was not known if the driver of the ambulance was drunk as he continued on to speed after the accident, before running into a nearby bush where his car eventually stopped.
The residents appeal to vehicle owners plying the busy road to respect all road safety measures.