Slow Down To Save Lives: FRSC Cautions Drivers Against Excessive Speed, Mourns Death Of Four Road Users.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command, has advised motorists and other road users to refrain from excessive speeding and other conditions that can compromise their safety on the road.
Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander, issued the warning following reports of a tragic accident that occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2025, at approximately 5:35 PM, along the Idemili River by the Second Niger Bridge.
A trailer with an unstrapped container collided with five other vehicles, including a bus and four tricycles parked by the roadside.
The Sector Public Education Officer
FRSC Anambra State, RC Margaret Onabe, in a statement, said the incident resulted in the death of four individuals and left two others with varying degrees of injury.
The statement disclosed that a total of six persons were involved in the crash: two adult males and four adult females.
The cause of the accident was attributed to excessive speed and loss of control.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver of a brown Mercedes trailer without registration number was descending a hill at high speed, lost control, and crashed into five other vehicles.
The vehicles involved included:-
A white commercial bus with registration number XED526XA,
A blue Bajaj tricycle with no registration number ,
A yellow Bajaj tricycle with no registration number,
Another yellow Bajaj tricycle with no registration number. and a third yellow Bajaj tricycle also with no registration number
FRSC officials arrived at the scene to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow. The two deceased victims were taken to Crown Hospital, while the other two were transported to St. Edward Hospital in Obosi.
The two injured individuals were sent to Unity Hospital Obosi.
Upon being notified, FRSC operatives were quickly deployed to implement temporary safety measures while an investigation into the crash commenced.
Meanwhile, the Sector Commander has urged all road users to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent accidents and ensure safe travels to their destinations.
