Posted by Amarachi on Wed 26th Feb, 2025 - tori.ng
The accident, which took place on Monday evening, February 24, involved speedboats transporting passengers returning from a burial.
Five persons have been reported dead while 20 others declared missing following a boat collision in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The accident, which took place on Monday evening, February 24, involved speedboats transporting passengers returning from a burial.
Eyewitnesses reported that most of the passengers were not wearing life jackets when the boats collided and capsized.
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the incident, with spokesperson Edafe Bright stating that six survivors were rescued with injuries and are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Warri.
“This is a tragic accident, and we are working with marine units and local divers to locate the missing passengers,” Bright said.