- The accident, which was caused by a brake failure, involved a Mercedes-Benz truck with registration number NNE893ZG, two motorcycles
At least five people have lost their lives in Anambra State when a truck crashed into vehicles and pedestrians.
The tragic incident happened along Nnewi-Okigwe Road at Amichi on Friday night, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The accident, which was caused by a brake failure, involved a Mercedes-Benz truck with registration number NNE893ZG, a Honda motorcycle, and a Qlink motorcycle
The Anambra sector commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday in Awka.
She stated that ten people suffered casualty in the fatal mishap, adding that those who survived are receiving treatment in hospital.
She said that eyewitnesses reported that the driver of the truck was travelling at high speed, failed to brake and collided with other vehicles and pedestrians.
“A total of 10 individuals were involved in the crash—four male adults, a female adult, three male children and 2 female children, were involved in the incident
Five persons, including two men and three children, were confirmed dead, while five others sustained injuries.
“FRSC rescue team arrived at the crash scene within 31 minutes after they received the call this morning.
“The team managed traffic control at the crash site and searched the hospitals where the victims were taken,” she said.
Alexander reported that six people were taken to the Anglican Diocesan Hospital in Amichi; three were dead on arrival, one died later, and two are responding to treatment.
At Pat Angelina Hospital in Amichi, four were admitted with injuries; one man died, while the others are recovering.
The Sector Commander expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and emphasised the importance of road safety.
“This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the necessity to obey traffic rules and regulations.
“Vehicles should be well-maintained to prevent malfunctioning that invariably leads to crashes.
“We urge all road users to exercise caution and patience while driving to prevent such incidents in the future,” she
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