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13 Passengers Burnt to Death in Enugu Ghastly Accident

Kamsi Anayo, Awka 

At least 13 passengers were burnt to death in a fatal accident which happened near the Four-Corners Enugu, Sunday night.

The ill-fated 14-seater bus said to be traveling from Imo state to Adamawa reportedly ran into a trailer before going up in flames.

All the passengers except one, was said to have burnt beyond recognition in the accident which occurred at the Enugu end of the Enugu/Port Harcourt Expressway.

Only one passenger survived the auto crash, with varying versions of how he escaped.

While some said he was rescued by sympathizers, others said he jumped out of the vehicle from the window.

The lone survivor, it was learnt is currently receiving treatment at the Emergency Unit of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu.

The incident happened about 9pm on Sunday.

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