Reports from the Police authorities say a Mack truck loaded with chippings has collided with two vehicles in Nkwo Mmiri, market, Imo State, before crashing into a nearby stream.
The accident, which occurred as a result of break failure, killed two people, while eight others were injured with various degree of injuries were taken in for treatment.
The truck was being driven by one Kingsley Okwudili who was travelling from Ebonyi State to Orlu.
According to the police, the tricycle and Mitsubishi bus involved in the collision also fell into the stream.
While addressing the incident. Police Spokesman Ikeokwu Orlando, said :“Meanwhile, the driver has been taking into custody as investigation has commenced,”