Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- At least 12 people have been confirmed dead in a road accident in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east.

The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. on Sunday along Owerri-Onitsha Road Expressway in the state.

The police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Mr Okoye, a deputy superintendent of police, said the accident happened when a gas tanker which was driving against traffic collided with a commuter bus transporting members of Jehovah's Witness from Anambra State to Agwa village in Imo State.

"Regrettably, twelve persons lost their lives in the accident (including) eight adults and four children while eight persons were injured.

"The deceased have been evacuated and deposited ...