The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS5.33 Nteje Unit Command responded to a serious road traffic crash that occurred on the Nteje-Awk road at Igbariam Junction.
According to Anambra FRSC Spokesperson, SRC. Margaret Onabe, the call was received at 14:45 hours, and the rescue team arrived on the scene within five minutes, at 14:50 hours.
“Two vehicles were involved: a red Sino trailer (commercial, registration unavailable) driven by an unidentified male, belonging to Coca-Cola, and an ash-colored Daihatsu Hijet bus (commercial, registration unavailable) also driven by an unidentified male, belonging to ASTMA.
“Four males were involved; one male adult sustained injuries and received first aid before being transported to the hospital, while another male adult was killed. Two other males were rescued unharmed.
The cause of the fatal crash was attributed to a loss of control of the trailer.
According to eyewitnesses, “the ASTMA bus stopped to arrest a vehicle that was parking on the road. Upon getting close, they discovered it was having tire issues, so one of them left to get a vulcanizer for it.
“The Coca-Cola Sino truck was attempting to maneuver when one of its tires caught up with the bus and dragged it into the gutter, trapping the bus under the trailer”.
Reacting, Sector Commander FRSC Anambra State, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, who was present at the crash scene with the Corridor 5 Commander and the Nteje unit Commander, expressed sympathy for the family of the deceased and wished the injured a quick recovery.
“We deeply regret this tragic loss and commend the swift action of our officers. This incident underscores the urgent need for all drivers to observe speed limits, avoid reckless maneuvers, and maintain full control of their vehicles at all times.
“The FRSC Anambra Command’s priority is to save lives and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible. We will continue enforcing traffic laws and educating the public to prevent similar incidents”.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that upon arrival, the FRSC rescue team extricated the trapped occupants. The injured victim was rushed to Chira Hospital, Awkzu, for emergency medical care, while the deceased was taken to Jerusalem Hospital, Nteje. The trailer was lifted by an RCC crane to clear the scene, and the road was freed of obstruction shortly thereafter.
