ONE DEAD, FOUR INJURED IN ANAMBRA MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH (PHOTOS)
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Agency report
One person has been confirmed dead, while four others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash that occurred along the Ihiala–Owerri Road, near Basco Hotel, on Saturday morning.
According to reports, the accident happened around 9:15 a.m. and involved six vehicles, with a total of eight male occupants.
The vehicles involved were a Mack trailer, a Lexus 350 SUV (registration number YAB-131-DA), an Inveco truck (ABC-693-XD), a Mitsubishi L300 truck (JJJ-488-SQ), a Toyota Camry (MKA-331-AA), and an Inveco tipper (HAL-604-ZX).
An eyewitness near the scene said, “The driver of the trailer, who was traveling at top speed, experienced brake failure, lost control, and collided with the other five vehicles.
“One person died, and four others were injured, and the injured victims were swiftly transported to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Ihiala for medical attention.
“One of the victims, the driver of the Lexus, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital and has been deposited in the hospital’s morgue.”
The Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Margaret Onabe, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, adding that the FRSC rescue team from RS5.34 Ihiala responded promptly, evacuating the injured victims to the hospital.
Onabe said the Sector Commander in the state, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, extends her sympathies to the family of the deceased victim and wishes a quick recovery to the injured.
“The sector commander emphasised the importance of defensive driving techniques and adherence to traffic regulations.
“We urge all drivers to exercise caution, drive within the designated speed limit, and maintain maximum concentration while driving. The FRSC rescue team from RS5.34, Ihiala, responded promptly, evacuating the injured victims to the hospital. They are also working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.
“The FRSC Anambra State Command appeals to motorists to be cautious and patient while driving, especially on highways.
“We also encourage witnesses to report crashes promptly to our Command centers or through our toll-free number 122 for any road emergencies,” he said.
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