An eyewitness has revealed what caused the boat accident that led to the death of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope on Wednesday, April 10.
News had it that the actor lost his life after drowning while on a boat on his way back from the movie set.
According to the eyewitness, the boat carrying Jnr Pope hit another boat carrying other passengers resulting in the collapse of both boats in the river.
The eye witness said the rider of the boat Jnr Pope was on, failed to see an oncoming boat on time, hence the clash. Unfortunately, there were no divers around to help rescue the victims immediately the clash happened
The witness also claimed that one of the victims held onto a rope tied to the boat that was the only thing that saved her when the boat capsized. Fortunately, help arrived on time as people on another boat spotted them and rescued them.
So far, three bodies including Jnr Pope’s have reportedly been recovered, and Jr Pope is confirmed dead.
Search is still going on to recover the bodies of other victims.
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