Bridegroom Dies On Wedding Day In Anambra On His Way To Church

Disaster struck in Anambra state yesterday following the death of a popular vulcanizer on his way to a church wedding.

The groom identified as 38-year-old Nzekwe Chukwuemeka Barthlomew, from Amekwulu village, Ezinifite in Aguata LGA of the state on Saturday died in an accident on his way to Church for his wedding ceremony.
The vulcanizer who works at Oye Uga area of Aguata was being taken on a motorcycle by his Best Man, one Okwudili from Uga to the chruch in Ekwuluobia around 9:30am where the bride was already waiting for him.
Half way to Ekwuluobia, an eyewitness said, the two friends ran into a stationary Camry car and the driver of the car suddenly opened the door oblivious of the motorcycle coming behind reportedly on a high speed.
The bridegroom died on the spot after hitting his head on a tiled road while his Best Man who sustained minor injuries was rushed to hospital for treatment.