…FRSC commends the police for their prompt response and cooperation
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS5.31A Upper Iweka Outpost responded to a fatal crash on the Owerri-Onitsha Road on Thursday, 16th October, 2025.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that the incident involved a Keke (tricycle) and a trailer, resulting in the deaths of two adult males. A total of four adult males were involved in the crash, with two others rescued uninjured.
According to Anambra FRSC Spokesperson, SRC. Margaret Onabe, through a press release:
“Upon receiving the distress call, the FRSC rescue team was dispatched to the scene, where they collaborated with the Police to secure the area and ensure a smooth flow of traffic. The victims, who were trapped under the trailer, were taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead on arrival.
“The vehicles involved in the crash were as follows: the Keke (tricycle) was red in color and had no registration number; the trailer also lacked a registration number or any other identifying features”. Onabe stated.
Eyewitnesses reported that the cause of the crash was a poorly maintained section of the road, which caused the trailer’s container to fall onto the tricycle.
The FRSC tow van was employed to lift the trailer off the Keke, allowing for the clearance of the obstruction.
The FRSC team successfully cleared the obstruction, restoring traffic flow.
Reacting, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Command, expressed her sadness over the incident, stating,
“The FRSC is deeply saddened by the loss of lives in this tragic crash. We urge all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules to prevent such incidents. Our team responded promptly to the scene, and we are working to implement necessary measures to prevent future occurrences.”
