Tragic accident claims family of six in Cross River
The tragic incident that occurred on Saturday on the Bekwara-Abochiche road, Cross River State has left a community in mourning. A family of six lost their lives in a fatal accident while traveling from Ugep in Yakuur Local Government Area to Abuja after a long vacation.
The details of the accident are heart-wrenching. According to an eyewitness account, the accident happened when a vehicle carrying a family member derailed and collided head-on with another car coming from the opposite direction. The impact of the collision was devastating, resulting in the loss of six precious lives.
The man identified as Edet Eteng had taken his family to the village of Ugep to enjoy a long vacation and participate in the Leboku New Yam Festival. Little did they know that their joyous celebration would end in such a tragic manner. The accident has left the entire community in shock and disbelief.
The loss of six lives in a single accident is a devastating blow to any family and community. The pain and grief that the surviving family members and friends are experiencing cannot be put into words. The suddenness and unexpectedness of such accidents make them even more difficult to bear.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules at all times. Drivers must be mindful of their surroundings, maintain a safe speed, and avoid reckless behavior that can endanger their lives and the lives of others on the road.
Efforts to get the Cross River State Command, Police Public Relation Officer, (PPRO) SP. Irene Ugbo to comment on the said accident did not yield any result as her phone line was not going through at the time of filing this report.
