Bus crash in Nigeria: 18 dead

At least 18 people were killed in a bus crash which took place at Mbutu Okahia, Umuhu community in Ngor Okpala, southeastern Nigeria.
The road accident occurred at about 1.30pm on Tuesday when the front tyre of the bus conveying passengers from Aba to Owerri burst, according to the local sources.
The bus, which was on top speed, had somersaulted four times following the burst of the front tyre before landing with to a halt, leaving all passengers dead. (ILKHA)
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