Two commercial trucks, a Mercedes 911 truck, and a Mark Tanker truck belonging to Shafa Energy, were involved in a fatal road traffic crash opposite Jezco Filling Station along the Awka-Enugu Expressway.
An eyewitness account revealed that due to ongoing road construction, the road was partially blocked.
The driver of the Mercedes truck, traveling at high speed, suddenly applied the brakes. The Mark Tanker truck behind crashed into its rear, causing significant damage.
Following the impact, the Mercedes truck was crushed, and a fire subsequently broke out, resulting in an explosion.
In a release by FRSC Spokesperson, SRC. Margaret Onabe, four persons were involved in the crash, all male adults.
Unfortunately, 2 male adults were killed in the incident, and 2 other male adults sustained various degrees of injury.
“The injured victims were rescued and immediately taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka by good Samaritans before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team.
“Efforts are currently ongoing towards the removal of the dead, who were trapped and burnt beyond recognition.
“The weather at the time of the crash was dark, and the road pavement was asphalt. The suspected cause of the crash was attributed to Speed Violation and Loss of Control, SPV(LOC).
“In response, the FRSC rescue team was on the ground within 10 minutes of the crash to manage traffic and ensure free flow of vehicles on the route’. Onabe stated.
The Sector Commander, Anambra Sector Command, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, while commiserating with the families of the deceased, strongly advised motorists to avoid speeding, especially at construction zones, and to obey traffic regulations.
Asekhauno further called on the relevant authorities to speed up the ongoing construction on the other lane and open it up to avoid double-way movement on a single lane, which poses danger to road users.
The Corps reaffirms its commitment to making the roads safer for all motorists. Members of the public are enjoined to call the FRSC toll-free line 122 in case of emergencies.
