Nigerian worshippers heading for crusade die in road crash (PHOTO)

A luxurious bus conveying members of the Lord’s Chosen Church has been involved in a road crash.

Many worshippers were feared killed in the accident that happened on Friday morning along Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Owerri, Imo State.

The accident happened when the bus collided with a Tipper vehicle in the area.

Members of the church were said to be visiting Owerri for a crusade billed to hold within the weekend when the incident occurred.

A witness, told Premium Times that at least 20 members of the church were feared dead during the crash.

“Yes. It (the accident) happened at the Orogwe end of the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway here in Owerri. From what I have seen, I think over 20 people died in this accident,” he said.

The witness said a few of the victims had been rushed to nearby hospitals by some residents.

The police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident

Mr Okoye, an assistant of police, said over five persons have been confirmed dead so far while a yet-to-be-ascertained number of the victims had been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

“Over five (victims) have been confirmed dead. I don’t have the statistics for now. Those confirmed dead have also been deposited in the mortuary,” he said.