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Woman dies shortly after alighting from commercial bus in Calabar
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Crime & Justice

Woman dies shortly after alighting from commercial bus in Calabar

From Vanguard · () English

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  • A middle-aged woman, Mrs. Affiong Peters, died after collapsing shortly after alighting from a commercial bus in Calabar, Cross River State.
  • The incident occurred late Saturday night, and passengers helped return her to the vehicle before she was taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
  • Doctors confirmed her death, and the police are investigating the incident, with no immediate evidence of foul play.

A middle-aged woman, identified as Mrs. Affiong Peters, died in Calabar, Cross River State, after she reportedly collapsed shortly after disembarking from a commercial bus. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday near Edgerly, along William George Street.

Concerned passengers assisted in returning her to the vehicle, and she was promptly taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for emergency medical attention.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahPolice Public Relations Officer describing the immediate aftermath of the woman's collapse.

The Cross River State Police Command was informed of the incident by the bus driver, Okon John. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, Mrs. Peters alighted from the vehicle with seven other passengers. She suddenly sat on the ground and became unresponsive.

Concerned passengers assisted in returning her to the bus, and she was promptly transported to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for emergency medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, doctors later confirmed that the woman had died.

He added that despite medical efforts, the woman was later confirmed dead by doctors.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahPolice Public Relations Officer confirming the medical outcome.

The deceased's family has been identified and notified of the incident. Arrangements are being made for the preservation of her remains. The police stated that there is currently no evidence of foul play, and the matter is being handled according to standard police procedures. The sudden death has left local residents in shock and sadness.

Eitokpah said there was no evidence of foul play at the moment, adding that the matter was being handled in line with standard police procedures.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahPolice Public Relations Officer commenting on the initial findings of the investigation.
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