2 Die In Anambra Tanker, Car Accident

Two persons have tragically lost their lives in an accident along Onitsha-Awka expressway in Anambra State.

The incident happened at Nteje in Oyi local government area, on Saturday.

It involved Toyota Camry with registration number UWN531AS and an IVECO Turbostar tanker with registration number ADM619XA.

According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Toyota Camry lost control following brake failure and rammed into the tanker, leaving a male and female adults dead.

Confirming the incident, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander attributed the crash to brake failure and loss of control.

She sympathised with the deceased family, warning motorists to desist from disobeying traffic rules and regulation as well as ensure they serviced their vehicles regularly.

She said, “An unidentified driver of a Private Toyota Camry with registration number UWN531AS and a driver identified as Sani Bappa with a commercial IVECO Turbostar tanker with registration number: ADM619XA were involved in a fatal road traffic crash at Zone 13 by Onitsha-Nteje-Awka Expressway on 12th September, 2024 at 1900hrs.

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“The probable cause of the fatal crash was brake failure and loss of control.

“Three male adults and one female adult were involved in the crash. One female adult and one male adult were killed, while two male adults were rescued unhurt.

“Before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team from RS5.33 Nteje arrived the scene, they were informed by DTO Dunukofia that the dead victims had been taken to the mortuary.

“The rescue team managed traffic and ensured the two vehicles were towed away from the road.”