13 wedding guests die in auto crash in Rivers State

Twelve guests and a younger brother to the groom died in an auto which happened around Akpoku-Udufor community in Etche Local Government Council of Rivers State.
The ill-fated journey happened on Sunday and involved a fully loaded Coaster bus and a truck.
According to Guardian the occupants of the Coaster bus were travelling from Afara community in Etche ethnic nationality to a community in the neighbouring Imo State for a traditional marriage of one of their sons.
It was gathered the accident occurred less than 30 minutes after take off, around 3:00 pm.
An eyewitness, who gave his name as Chibuike, said the Coaster bus and the truck collided head-on.
Chibuike blamed the accident on over speeding, adding that when both vehicles collided the Coaster bus somersaulted several times into the bush.
He explained that the younger brother of the groom and his wife were among the casualties.
Chibuike also revealed that eleven people died on the spot, adding that t two others died on the way to the hospital.
He expressed fears that more fatalities could be recorded as many suffered life-threatening injuries.
However, a source in the local government authority, who spoke in confidence, said the LG authority was alerted when the incident happened.
The source said the local Government Chairman, Mr. Obinna Anyanwu, visited the scene of the incident and assisted in conveying victims to the mortuary and hospital.