Three dead, journalists injured in Enugu auto crash

2026-03-29 - 12:13

By Chinedu Adonu Enugu – At least three people were killed in a tragic motor accident on Saturday morning at the notorious Onyeama Hills stretch of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway. The crash involved a black Toyota Sienna bus carrying journalists reportedly on an official assignment to Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area in Enugu State. Several occupants, including reporters and cameramen from African Independent Television (AIT) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), sustained injuries of varying severity. Among the injured are Chimaroke Ugwu, NTA reporter and Chairman of the NTA Chapel, and his cameraman, Jerry; as well as Kelechi Ehirim, AIT reporter and Secretary of the Private Broadcast Chapel, along with his cameraman, Ifeanyi Ogbodo. The identities of the deceased had not been confirmed at the time of reporting. Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and police were on the scene conducting rescue operations. The Onyeama Hills section of the highway is known for its steep terrain and high accident rate, making it a high-risk zone for motorists. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash and are expected to release further details.