Eight family members die in auto accident in Imo

Eight members of a family have died in an auto accident in Imo state.

The accident took place on Friday at Amanwozuzu junction, Ikeduru LGA of Imo.

Lucky Ahiole, the divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of the Ikeduru LGA, confirmed the development.

Ahiole said the accident which occurred at about 3pm resulted in the death of all eight persons in a Sienna car conveying the family.

He said the Sienna vehicle collided with a stationary truck conveying rods, resulting in the death of the victims.

“Eight died and we have taken them to a morgue,” the DPO said.

“We had to break the Sienna vehicle to bring out the dead bodies.”