FRSC confirms one death, eight injuries in Anambra multiple crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State reported that a tragic multiple-vehicle accident occurred on the Awka-Enugu Expressway, resulting in one death and eight injuries. The incident took place at the Immigration Junction along Agu-Awka, around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. The crash involved a Sinotruck trailer, a Toyota Camry, and a TVS commercial tricycle.

FRSC Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, stated that preliminary investigations indicated excessive speed and insufficient construction warning signs as potential causes of the crash. Eyewitnesses reported that the trailer, descending a slope, attempted to change lanes when it collided with the Toyota Camry, which then struck the tricycle.

The trailer subsequently overturned. Nine individuals were involved, with one fatality and eight others sustaining injuries. Five injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. FRSC personnel responded quickly, managing traffic and clearing the crash site to reopen the diversion route. The sector commander expressed condolences to the deceased's family and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

She emphasized the importance of clear warning signs around construction sites, construction areas, and diversion points, urging drivers to adhere to speed limits, exercise caution in construction zones, and heed road signs and traffic instructions.