Two travellers who were said to be heading for a wedding at Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State reportedly died on Saturday in a fatal road accident, involving two cars.
Eyewitnesses said a baby and several others were also injured in the auto crash which occurred along Eku-Sapele road in the state.
It was gathered that the incident was a head-on collision due to speeding, leading to the death of two male commuters on the spot.
Sources identified one of the cars as a Lexus RX 350 with Registration No. KTU 942GS Lagos while the other is a Toyota Sienna.
It was gathered that the impact of the head-on collision was intense as the two vehicles were crushed and damaged beyond repairs.
The deceased and others involved in the accident were said to be indigenes of Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state.
“They were said to be headed for a wedding ceremony at Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of the state when the incident occurred.
Official statements from both the Delta Police Command and the Federal Road Safety Corps were still being awaited as of the time of filing this report.
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