PICTORIAL: FRSC blames speeding for fatal accident in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State blamed uncontrolled speeding for the death of four persons in a road crash that occurred along the Idemili River by the Second Niger Bridge, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The accident, it was gathered, occurred late on Tuesday involving a 40-foot container truck, a shuttle bus and some tricycles.
It was gathered that the driver of the truck failed brakes while descending the road, and as he was struggling with the steering, he lost control and rammed into other vehicles.
Eyewitnesses near the scene said the truck also rammed into some bystanders and passengers killing some people instantly.
The video of the crash scene that circulated on social media showed some of the trapped persons and the vehicles while rescue efforts were ongoing.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Anambra State FRSC, Margaret Onabe, advised motorists and other road users to refrain from excessive speeding and conditions that could compromise their safety on the road.
Onabe, however, said four persons died in the incident while two others sustained varying degrees of injury.
She said, “A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday evening along the Idemili River by the Second Niger Bridge. A trailer with an unstrapped container collided with five other vehicles, including a bus and four tricycles parked by the roadside. This incident resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left two others with varying degrees of injury.
“A total of six people were involved in the crash: two adult males and four adult females. The cause of the accident was attributed to excessive speed and loss of control.
“According to eyewitnesses, the driver of a brown Mercedes trailer without a registration number was descending a hill at high speed, lost control, and crashed into five other vehicles.
“The vehicles involved included: A white commercial bus with registration number XED526XA; A blue Bajaj tricycle with no registration number; A yellow Bajaj tricycle with no registration number; Another yellow Bajaj tricycle with no registration number; A third yellow Bajaj tricycle with no registration number.”
According to her, FRSC officials arrived at the scene to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow.
“The two deceased victims were taken to Crown Hospital, while the other two were transported to St. Edward Hospital in Obosi. The two injured individuals were sent to Unity Hospital Obosi.
“Upon being notified, FRSC operatives were quickly deployed to implement temporary safety measures while an investigation into the crash commenced.
“Meanwhile, the Sector Commander has urged all road users to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent accidents and ensure safe travels to their destinations,” she added.
