Two persons have reportedly died from auto accidents at Airport Road, Ogborikoko and the highway by Robinson Plaza Effurun, both in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. They were allegedly killed by suspected hit and run drivers on Sunday night.
Family members of the deceased victim along Airport Road, as well as sympathisers were at the scene of the incident when our reporter visited.
It was gathered that he was knocked down by a speeding vehicle when trying to cross the road around 9.30pm.
Security operatives were at the scene to move the corpse and ensure free flow of traffic.
The victim at Effurun-Ughelli Highway was yet-to-be identified and is still lying on the highway at the time of filing this report.
When contacted for comments, the Uvwie council chairman, Hon. Ramson Onoyake, assured that the relevant personnel will be deployed to address the situation.