Posted by Amarachi on Mon 18th Jan, 2021 - tori.ng
The unfortunate incident claimed the lives of six siblings and the car was burnt by residents.
The car
A fatal accident occurred after a learner with a Mercedes Benz car crushed six siblings to death in Edo state
Reports have it that the incident happened in Arue-Uromi, Esan-North East Local Government Area of the state.
Eyewitnesses at the scene revealed that four girls and two boys said to be siblings, who were playing football were crushed when the driver made an attempt to dodge a pothole and swerved to the spot where the kids were playing.
Following the tragic incident which provoked anger of the residents of the community, the road was immediately blocked and the Mercedes Benz was burnt.
Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Henry Benamaisia, confirmed the incident.
See Photos: