The swift response from the Anambra State Emergency Ambulance Service System 112, has saved the lives of accident victims that occurred at Umuokpu Timber market Enugu/Onitsha ExpressWay, in Anambra State.
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The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike who was at the scene of the accident commended the drivers of the Ambulances for their timely arrival at the scene noting that if not for them many of the accident victims would have died before reaching the hospital.
“No fewer than 20 persons are involved in the unfortunate ghastly motor accident between a Diana Truck and commercial bus,” he stated.
Dr. Obidike described the fatal accident as unfortunate and informed the public that those involved are currently receiving treatment at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka and Eldorado Hospital, also in Awka.
The commissioner commended the Federal Road Safety Corps, individuals who assisted during the accident while urging the public to always drive with caution and avoid unnecessary overtaking.
“I must appreciate our medical personnel from COOUTH, Regina Caeli and Eldorado hospitals for their professionalism in treating the accident victims.
“You could see that many of them sustained various degrees of injury and I am satisfied the doctors were on ground to treat them and it is unfortunate that the driver of the Dina truck didn’t make it to the hospital because of the head on collision with the commercial bus.
“We must thank the executive governor of our beloved State, Prof. Charles Soludo for giving Ndi Anambra the Ambulance Service System that has continued to save lives across the state.
“The public should feel free to call the toll free line 112 whenever there is an emergency across the state and an ambulance respond to the person.’’
The commissioner noted that Anambra is one of the first in Nigeria that has a functional Ambulance Service System which was made possible by the governor.
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