Anambra State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Bridget Asekhauno, has again reminded motorists and other road users of the devastating consequences of reckless driving.
Corps Commander Asekhauno stated this while reacting to fatal crash at the Nawfia axis of the Awka–Onitsha Road which claimed 6 six lives, and injured many others.
The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 06:20 pm on Friday, 28 November, 2025.
She sympathized with the families of the victims and urged all motorists to respect traffic laws, avoid aggressive overtaking, and prioritize safety for all road users. Commander Bridget Asekhauno said:
“This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and urged all motorists to respect traffic laws, avoid aggressive overtaking, and prioritize safety for all road users.”
The Sector Public Education Officer, FRSC, SRC Margaret Onabe, who gave the brief of how the incident happened said, Two vehicles were involved in the incident: a yellow-and-black tipper truck with registration number FGG 21XV and a red 608 bus registration XQ 398 AA).
According to her, the total number of people involved was 32, comprising 9 male adults and 23 female adults, adding that the collision resulted in six fatalities—two male adults and four female adults.
She said 5 female adults sustained injuries, and 21 people were rescued unhurt.
An eyewitness, who was a passenger in the bus, said that the vehicle was traveling from Ebonyi State to Onitsha after attending a burial organized by the Catholic Women Organization (CWO). The witness reported that the driver had been driving recklessly, overtaking several times dangerously to make up lost time.
This overtaking led to a collision with the tipper.
Onabe further revealed that all the victims were taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka, where medical staff confirmed the deaths.
The FRSC Sector Public Education Officer further informed that the road obstruction was cleared, and normal traffic flow resumed.
The FRSC reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing traffic laws, educating the public on road safety, and providing quick aid to crash victims.
