At least five people have been confirmed de@d, while 20 others remain missing following a tragic boat collision in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The accident, which took place on Monday evening, February 24, involved speedboats transporting passengers returning from a burial. Eyewitnesses reported that most of the passengers were not wearing life jackets when the boats collided and capsized. The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the incident, with spokesperson Edafe Bright stating that six survivors were rescued with injuries and are currently 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, Bright said.The post 5 de@d and 20 missing as boat conveying burial guests capsizes in Delta appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.5 de@d and 20 missing as boat conveying burial guests capsizes in Delta
At least five people have been confirmed de@d, while 20 others remain missing following a tragic boat collision in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The accident, which took place on Monday evening, February 24, involved speedboats transporting passengers returning from a burial. Eyewitnesses reported that most of the passengers were not wearing life jackets when the boats collided and capsized. The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the incident, with spokesperson Edafe Bright stating that six survivors were rescued with injuries and are currently 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, Bright said.The post 5 de@d and 20 missing as boat conveying burial guests capsizes in Delta appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
