Tragic Celebration: Student Dies in Car Accident Following Final Exams at IMT Enugu
A tragic car accident at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu on Monday resulted in the death of a female student following celebrations after final exams. Witnesses reported that a graduating student was driving recklessly when the car allegedly experienced brake failure, striking a crowd and fatally injuring the victim, who was visiting from Peaceland University.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
A joyous occasion turned to tragedy on Monday at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu when a celebratory car accident claimed the life of a female student. The incident occurred on campus as students marked the conclusion of their final year examinations.
Witnesses reported that the driver, a graduating student, was driving recklessly amid the festivities when the vehicle suffered a suspected brake failure. The car veered off course, plowing into a crowd of students before tragically running over the victim, who has not yet been publicly identified.
A video circulating on social media shows students attempting to lift the vehicle as the body of the deceased lies beneath. The victim, reportedly not an IMT student, was a member of Peaceland University who had come to check on a friend who had been injured in the accident.
IMT’s Acting Rector, Emeka Ejim, confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. “This tragic event serves as a painful reminder of the consequences of riotous and excessive celebration,” he stated. “We had repeatedly cautioned students against such behavior.”
In addition to the deceased, two other female students from IMT’s public administration department sustained injuries in the incident. They are currently receiving treatment at Posh Hospital in New Haven, with one student facing a potential transfer to the Orthopaedic Hospital for a fractured leg.
In response to the tragedy, IMT management has indefinitely suspended all final year examinations. Ejim announced an emergency meeting scheduled for Wednesday to assess the situation and determine next steps. “We need to investigate what led to this incident and ensure it never happens again,” he said.
The institution’s spokesperson, Mark Eze, emphasized the importance of safety during celebrations, stating, “Despite our warnings, students still engaged in reckless behavior that culminated in this devastating incident.”
As the community mourns, calls for accountability and a reevaluation of campus celebration policies are growing louder. The tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the need for responsible conduct, especially during pivotal moments in students’ lives.
