Mbah mourns as tree crushes 11 people dead during rainfall in Enugu
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He noted that a large tree fell on the vehicles conveying passengers from Old Park, Enugu, to Awhum and Okpatu during the downpour, thus resulted in death of the 11 people.
By Ayorinde Oluokun
Enugu governor, Peter Mbah has lamented the death of 11 people at Awhum Village/Market Square in Udi Local Government Area of the state during a recent rainfall.
Mbah, revealed this in a statement on his social media handles on Thursday.
According to the Enugu governor, the 11 people during a downpour accompanied by strong winds.
He noted that a large tree fell on the vehicles conveying passengers from Old Park, Enugu, to Awhum and Okpatu during the downpour, thus resulted in death of the 11 people.
Mbah said, “I received with a deep sense of grief the news of the tragic incident at Awhum Village/Market Square in Udi LGA of Enugu State on Wednesday, where a large tree fell on two vehicles, claiming eleven lives.
“Preliminary reports by the Police indicate that the vehicles were conveying passengers from Old Park, Enugu, to Awhum and Okpatu when the disaster occurred due to strong winds amid a heavy downpour.
“This is a deeply painful loss. On behalf of the Government and good people of Enugu State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and affected communities and pray for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed. Amen.
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