SIX KILLED, FIVE INJURED AS BUS RETURNING FROM BURIAL COLLIDES WITH TIPPER IN ANAMBRA
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By: Kareem Saheed
Six people have lost their lives in a collision between a truck and a bus at the Nawfia axis, near the Enugu-Agidi Junction, along the Awka–Onitsha Expressway in Anambra State.
The crash, which occurred late on Friday, was reportedly caused by excessive speed involving the drivers of a yellow-and-black tipper with registration number FGG21XV and a red bus with registration number XQ398AA.
The Anambra State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Bridget Asekhauno, confirmed the incident in a press statement issued on Saturday.
Asekhauno explained that the crash resulted from reckless driving and involved “a yellow-and-black tipper truck with registration number FGG 21XV and a red 608 bus registration XQ 398 AA.”
She added, “The total number of people involved was 32, comprising nine male adults and 23 female adults. The collision resulted in six fatalities—two male adults and four female adults. Five female adults sustained injuries, and 21 people were rescued unhurt.
“All victims were taken to Amaku General Hospital, where medical staff confirmed the deaths. The road obstruction was cleared, and normal traffic flow has resumed.
“An eyewitness, who was a passenger in the bus, said that the vehicle was travelling from Ebonyi State to Onitsha after attending a burial organised by the Catholic Women Organisation.
“The witness reported that the driver had been driving recklessly, overtaking several times dangerously to make up lost time. This overtaking led to a collision with the tipper.
“This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and urge all motorists to respect traffic laws, avoid aggressive overtaking, and prioritise safety for all road users.”
The FRSC reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing traffic regulations, sensitising the public on road safety, and ensuring timely rescue operations during emergencies.
On November 19, it was reported that one person died and another sustained injuries in a separate fatal accident along the Nteje-Awka section of the Onitsha-Awka-Enugu Expressway in Anambra State.
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