2 feared dead in Edo road accident

Two persons reportedly died in a fatal accident that occurred on the Benin- Sapele road, Edo state.

Four other persons were also said to have sustained vary degrees of injury.

The crash involved an SUV Lexus 350  and a stationed truck.

Blueprint gathered that the accident occurred on Sunday night at Obe community, Ikpoba-Okha local government area of the state.

It was gathered that the speedy Lexus was trying to avoid a porthole on the failed portion of the road when he rammed into the truck.

The Edo state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr. Paul Okpe, confirmed the incident.

Okpe said six persons were involved in the accident, adding that two persons die; while four others sustained injuries.

He however, cautioned motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulation.