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One Escapes, 13 Burnt Beyond Recognition In Enugu Accident

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No fewer than 13 passengers were burnt to death in a fatal accident near Four-Corners, Enugu at about 9 pm on Sunday.

The ill-fated 14-seater bus, which was said to be travelling from Imo State to Adamawa, reportedly ran into a trailer before going up in flames.

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It was gathered that all but one of the passengers were said to have been burnt beyond recognition in the accident, which occurred at the Enugu end of the Enugu/Port Harcourt expressway.

Only one passenger survived the auto crash, with varying versions of how he escaped. Some said sympathizers rescued him; others said he jumped out of the vehicle from the window.

The lone survivor is currently receiving treatment at the Emergency Unit of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla.

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