At least five people have been confirmed dead, and 20 others are still missing following a tragic collision between two speedboats on Monday evening in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The accident occurred as the boats, which were ferrying passengers returning from a burial ceremony, collided along the waterways.
Eyewitnesses have suggested that poor visibility played a significant role in the fatal crash, and most of the passengers involved were not wearing life jackets at the time of the incident. The Delta State Police Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the accident on Wednesday, revealing that six survivors, who sustained injuries, were rescued 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,” Edafe said, emphasizing ongoing efforts to locate those still unaccounted for.
One resident, Emmanuel Okoro, who witnessed the incident, described the scene as chaotic. “People were screaming for help. Some managed to swim to safety, but many others disappeared beneath the water,” Okoro recalled, as the search for the missing victims continues.
Rescue operations are still underway, with emergency responders and local volunteers tirelessly searching for the missing passengers.
