A fatal motor vehicle accident involving a Toyota Camry with registration number EPE 541 JO and a Hyundai Santa FE with registration number AAA 212 CD occurred at approximately 1845 hours on Sunday evening in Amala, Ngor-Okpala, the State.
The Imo State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation into the incident.
According to PPRO Henry Okoye, all eight occupants of both vehicles tragically perished in the collision.
“In response to the incident, police operatives of Ngor-Okpala Divisional Headquarters swiftly arrived at the scene to manage the situation.
“The remains of the deceased were immediately evacuated and deposited in the mortuary, while the accident vehicles were secured to ensure the free flow of traffic.
“As part of the ongoing investigation, efforts are in progress to identify and notify the families of the deceased.
“Pictorial evidence has also been documented to aid further inquiries into the cause of the accident,” PPRO Okoye stated.