Francis Sadhere
The Adhoc committee on Environmental Sanitation in Warri, Uvwie and Udu says it is deeply saddened by the unfortunate accident yesterday evening (Tuesday 8th April) in which two persons died when one of the heavy duty equipment hired for the clean-up operations earlier in the day crashed into two tricycles.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Press Secretary Governor’s Office Annex, Warri, Mr. Linus Chmima and made available to National Reformer
Mr. Chima state that the accident happened around Water Resources Junction area, Effurun, when the hired payloader operated by its driver lost control after close of work, in the process killing two persons and injuring four others.
he said; “A statement by Information Commissioner, Mr. Chike Ogeah explained that members of the Environmental Sanitation committee who worked in the axis led by Water Resources Commissioner, Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen on hearing of the accident quickly mobilized to the scene and swung into action immediately by rescuing the victims.”
he said the team had also commenced treatment of the injured persons and evacuated all those involved to the hospital for better medical care.
“The Information Commissioner added that a medical team coordinated by Health Commissioner Dr. Joseph Otumara also facilitated prompt treatment of the injured persons at the Central Hospital, Warri,” he added.
The press secretary stated that one of the accident Victim, Mr. Eze Emesiobi a welder had since been discharged while three others including a six year old girl were receiving treatment and all are in stable condition.
He said those who died were an infant and a fourteen year old boy.
Stating further he said; “Mr. Ogeah added that the committee regretted the unfortunate incident and commiserated with the families of those who died in the accident as well as those injured.”
he added that the adhoc committee had assured that the best medical care will be given to the accident victims.
