At least five people have died, and 20 others remain missing after two speedboats collided head-on along the waterways in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, South-South Nigeria.
The tragic accident occurred on Monday evening as passengers were returning from a burial ceremony. A local resident, speaking anonymously, attributed the crash to poor visibility on the waterways.
Reports indicate that many of the passengers were not wearing life jackets at the time of the crash. Delta State Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the accident, stating that six survivors with injuries are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Warri.
“This is a tragic accident, and we are working with marine units and local divers to locate the missing passengers,” Edafe added.
An eyewitness described the scene as chaotic, with people screaming for help. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities and local volunteers continue searching for the missing victims.
