DUFUTH's prompt response in providing critical care to several prospective corps members involved in Wednesday's fatal accident has been praised by officials of the National Youth Service Corps and families of the victims.

The feat was made possible by the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Uzoma Agwu, who physically mobilized all clinical staff to attend to the victims, ensuring the availability of necessary drugs and consumables.

According to the Public Relations Officer of David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital Uburu, Mr. Agwu Nwogo, thirteen victims were rushed to the hospital around 3 pm, thanks to the prompt response of military personnel, officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, and other good Samaritans.

Upon arrival, two victims succumbed to their injuries, two were transferred to the surgical ward, while the others were admitted to the accident and emergency ward.

Notably, one corps member escaped without injuries, while the driver sustained severe cervical injuries.

Mrs. Olainde Foluke, the NYSC State Coordinator, earlier today led a team to the Chief Medical Director of DUFUTH, in company of the camp commandant, to ascertain the condition of those hospitalized and to appreciate the hospital medical team.

During a similar interaction involving the C-MAC Dr. Darlington-Peter Ugoji, the NYSC Coordinator and the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA) Heads in DUFUTH, concerns were raised about the victims' medical bills.

However, it was ascertained that the Corps Members automatically qualify for National Health Insurance scheme benefits upon receiving their call-up letters.

Mrs. Eucharia Eze of the NHIA section also promised to liaise with the HMO to cover the victim's medical expenses, with the NYSC covering 50 percent of CT scan costs and the Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) covering the remaining 50 percent.

The accident, which involved a group of 2024 Batch C Stream 2 corps members heading to Afikpo Orientation Camp, occurred on Wednesday when an Enugu North Transit bus they boarded rammed into a stationary lorry within the Okposi axis, resulting in the loss of four lives, including two corps members.

The survivors are now recuperating, and hospital officials are optimistic about their chances of making a full recovery.