By Chinedum Treasure
One person has been confirmed dead while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a fatal road crash involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry and a commercial tricycle at Agu-Awka, along the Awka–Enugu Expressway, Anambra State.
The accident occurred at about 8:45 a.m. on Saturday at Immigration Junction, when a Sinotruck trailer, with registration number AAA920YN, reportedly lost control while attempting to manoeuvre around a diversion.
Other vehicles involved were a Toyota Camry with registration number ENU622DR and a TVS commercial tricycle with registration number NSH684VC.
An eyewitness said the trailer was descending a slope when the driver noticed a diversion sign at the junction and attempted to manoeuvre into another lane.
According to the witness, the trailer suddenly somersaulted and collided sideways with the Toyota Camry, which subsequently rammed into the tricycle from behind.
Confirming the incident, the Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), SRC Margret Onabe, identified excessive speeding and inadequate construction warning signs as among the suspected factors responsible for the crash.
She said nine persons were involved in the accident, with one confirmed dead and eight others injured. Five of the injured victims were subsequently conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.
Onabe explained that immediately after receiving information about the crash, the FRSC rescue team mobilised to the scene, where they commenced rescue operations, managed traffic and worked to remove the obstruction.
She disclosed that the Anambra State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, was personally present at the scene and made concerted efforts to ensure that the blocked diversion route was cleared and reopened to motorists.
Through her intervention and the collaborative efforts of the rescue team and other relevant stakeholders, the diversion route was successfully reopened, restoring traffic movement along the affected corridor.
The Sector Commander expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, praying that God would grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss. She also wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
Expressing concern over the incident, Asekhauno called on construction companies to provide adequate, visible and properly positioned warning signs, particularly around construction zones and diversion points, to guide motorists and prevent avoidable road crashes.
She also urged motorists to observe speed limits, exercise extreme caution when approaching diversions and construction areas, and pay close attention to road signs and traffic instructions.
The FRSC reiterated its commitment to prompt emergency response, effective traffic management and the protection of lives and property on Nigerian roads.
Tags: Anambra accident, FRSC, Road Safety
