The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed that one particular person died, whereas eight others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash at Agu-Awka, Immigration Junction, alongside the Awka-Enugu Expressway.
The crash, which occurred at about 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, concerned a Sinotruck trailer, a Toyota Camry and a TVS industrial tricycle.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, stated preliminary investigations pointed to extreme pace and insufficient development warning indicators as suspected causes of the crash.
According to her, an eyewitness stated the trailer was descending a slope when the driving force seen a diversion signal and tried to maneuver into one other lane.
“The trailer reportedly collided sideways with the Toyota Camry, which subsequently hit the tricycle from behind, while the trailer somersaulted,” she stated.
Asekhauno stated 9 individuals have been concerned in the crash, with one confirmed lifeless and eight others sustaining various levels of injuries.
She added that 5 of the injured victims have been taken to hospital for medical consideration.
The sector commander stated FRSC rescue personnel arrived promptly to handle visitors and clear the obstruction attributable to the crash.
“The prompt intervention ensured the clearance and reopening of the blocked diversion route to motorists,” she stated.
Asekhauno expressed condolences to the household of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy restoration.
She urged development firms to put in clear and visual warning indicators round development websites and diversion factors to information motorists.
She additionally suggested drivers to obey pace limits, train warning round development areas and take note of street indicators and visitors directions.
