By Osahon Osahon
Four persons of the same parents on Saturday morning were crushed to death by a speeding BMW car in a fatal auto crash in Benin, Edo State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred when the children were crossing the busy Uselu/Lagos Expressway by the traditional ground in Egor Local Government Area of the state
The deceased were on an errand for their mother when they were knocked down by the drive of the BMW.
The four persons were identified all girls and of the same parents.
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It was not clear if the occupants of the speeding BMW 5 Series survived the accident as they were rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital by policemen.
However, angry youths in the area blocked and set a bonfire on the road over the incident.
The ill-fated car was also pushed into the deep side drain of the road and set on fire by the protesting youths
The development caused traffic gridlock and also paralysed business activities around the area.
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Commuters were stranded and many of them forced to trek a long distances to their destinations.
When contacted, Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor confirmed the incident on Saturday evening, saying that normalcy had been restored to the area.
Nwabuzor, who described the incident as unfortunate, added that police operatives were only drafted to the area to maintain peace and order.
“It was unfortunate, our men are there to restore peace and they are doing their best. It was an accident and it’s quite unfortunate,” he said.
