Governor Ugwuanyi Leads Rescue Operation at Accident Scene

Governor Ugwuanyi Leads Rescue Operation at Accident Scene

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state, on Saturday, May 15, led a rescue operation at an accident scene at Ekulu Bridge, Abakpa Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, where a petroleum products truck lost control and fell into a ditch.

Governor Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene
Governor Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at an accident scene Photo: Enugu state government
Source: UGC

Prior to the arrival of the governor, the Enugu State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the Enugu State Fire Service and the Chairman of Enugu East LGA, Hon. Alex Ugwu had promptly reported to the accident scene to apply safety measures towards safeguarding lives and property.

The Enugu State Government, through SEMA and the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure also provided a crane and manpower for the removal of the vehicle, evacuation of the products and reopening of the road to vehicular traffic and other road users.

The Executive Secretary of SEMA, Barr Mrs Nkechi Eneh, who confirmed one causality, urged residents of the area to be calm and law-abiding as well as cooperate with the efforts of the state government and the emergency response stakeholders in arresting the situation.

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Governor Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene
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Source: UGC

Governor Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene
Photo: Enugu state government
Source: UGC

Governor Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene
Photo: Enugu state government
Source: UGC

Governor Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene
Photo: Enugu state government
Source: UGC

Governor Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene
Photo: Enugu state government
Source: UGC

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