A woman and a nine-month-old baby have lost their lives in a road accident in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The accident occurred on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Uduma Junction area in Uburu community.
It was gathered that the bus which was carrying about 25 people, including children, lost control and collided with another vehicle while navigating a sharp bend at high speed.
The impact caused the bus to somersault three times, resulting in severe injuries to the passengers.
The victims were rushed to David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, by locals in the community.
The Public Relations Officer of DUFUTH, Mr Agwụ Nwogo, in a statement on Monday, said that victims who were indigenes of Ebonyi State residing in Imo State were travelling back to their station after a burial ceremony at Okporike, Abakaliki, when the tragic incident occurred.
Nwogo said hospital activated the emergency response protocols to provide care to the victims of the road accident, adding that two were confirmed dead on arrival, while 23 others sustained serious injuries, ranging from crushed hand injuries, fractures, lacerations and severe traumatic brain injuries.
“As of today, 18 patients, including the driver, are receiving treatment at DUFUTH’s accident and emergency department, surgery ward, and Intensive Care Unit,” he said.
“Four patients with minor injuries were stabilised and discharged after receiving treatment.”
However, an 11-month-old child who sustained severe traumatic brain injury remains in critical condition and is currently admitted to the intensive care unit, where she is being supported by an artificial respirator due to failing respiration.