Governor Okpebholo rescues accident victims on Benin–Auchi road
The Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Saturday personally involved in the rescue of victims of a ghastly motor accident along the Benin-Auchi Road after the bypass.
Penpushing reports that Okpebholo upon arrival at the accident scene found several victims in critical condition, many bleeding profusely, while bystanders were recording videos instead of offering assistance.
The Governor moved by the critical condition of the victims, ordered two of his security Hilux vehicles to be converted into emergency transport vehicles, as he equally supervised how the injured passengers, were lifted into the waiting vehicles and rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment.
Penpushing further reports that eyewitness account said the accident was caused by the driver of a white Toyota Venza, with registration number ABUJA GWA 50 AW, who drove against traffic, resulting in a collision involving four vehicles.
The vehicles were three commercial mini-buses loaded with passengers and the Venza, while one of the injured was a woman with severe injuries, and the eyewitness said the impact left scores injured and caused a major traffic gridlock.
Penpushing also reports that the governor remained at the accident scene until he was assured that the victims were safely conveyed to a medical facility under the escort of another security vehicle.
The Governor’s swift action drew applause from motorists, residents, and sympathisers, who hailed him as a humane and God-fearing leader who prioritised the sanctity of life.
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