Fatal car accident claims 2 lives in Wunlit, Gogrial East

Authorities in Gogrial East County of South Sudan’s Warrap State said at least two people were killed and four others wounded when their car overturned in Wunlit village on Sunday.

Authorities in Gogrial East County of South Sudan’s Warrap State said at least two people were killed and four others wounded when their car overturned in Wunlit village on Sunday. 

Maluach Malueth, Gogrial East County Commissioner told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that the passenger car traveling from the county headquarters to Tonj East County overturned due to speeding.

“The passengers’ car was departing Lietnhom headquarters of Gogrial East County to Maliai payam in Tonj East County. On its way, it overturned at Wunlit village near Luany-Aker town and killed two people on spot, and injured four other people,” Malueth said. “One was severely injured and is now admitted in Lietnhom health center while the other three sustained slight wounds and are receiving their medications in their houses.” 

He adds, “The reason was not overloading but the driver was overspeeding. When he got to a sharp turn, it was hard to control the pick-up double cabin car. But the driver escaped unhurt.” 

Commissioner Malueth added that the driver has been detained at the Luany-Aker police station for investigations. 

Meanwhile, Col. James Wol Tong, a director at the Kuajok police station, said the confirmed that the driver was in custody and the police are investigating the accident.