One dies, 5 injured in Anambra highway crash
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One particular person has been killed and 5 others injured throughout a highway accident at Ukpo junction alongside the Onitsha-Nteje-Awka Expressway in Anambra State.
According to an eyewitness account, the highway crash occurred at about 6.41pm on Monday, attributing the reason for the crash to wrongful overtaking.
The supply stated the bus driver was making an attempt to overhaul a automobile on the identical lane with him however failed, and rammed into the opposite automobile coming from the wrong way on a single carriageway and crashed.
The Ag. Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Margaret Onabe, who confirmed the accident in a press release, stated it concerned a industrial Toyota Delica bus with registration quantity; NZN116LK and a personal Toyota Diana, with registration quantity; ACA529XA.
Onabe spoke on behalf of the state Sector Commander of the FRSC, Adeoye Irelewuyi, who stated three male adults and three feminine adults have been concerned within the crash.
She stated, “A deadly highway visitors crash was recorded on June 10, 2024, at Ukpo junction by Onitsha-Nteje-Awka Expressway, between 2 unidentified drivers – a industrial Toyota Delica bus with registration quantity; NZN116LK and a personal Toyota Diana, with registration quantity; ACA529XA.
“According to an eyewitness report, the bus driver was making an attempt to overhaul a automobile on the identical lane with him however failed, and rammed into the opposite automobile coming from the wrong way on a single carriageway and crashed.
“Three male adults and three feminine adults have been concerned within the crash. Five individuals have been injured, two feminine adults 2 male grownup, and one feminine grownup. One was rescued unharmed.
“The injured victims have been rushed to Boromie Mission Hospital, Onitsha by the FRSC rescue workforce from RS5.33 Nteje for medical consideration the place one feminine grownup was confirmed lifeless by the physician and the corpse was deposited on the morgue.
“The rescue team managed traffic, towed the two vehicles to the command and ensured obstructions caused by the crash were cleared.”
She added that the Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, commiserated with the household of the lifeless sufferer, and wished the injured victims a fast restoration.
He admonished motorists to keep away from reckless driving, particularly at night time time, to observe and make sure the highway is obvious earlier than overtaking.
