One Dead, Five Injured As Tanker Rams Into Vehicles In Anambra
One person on Saturday lost his life while five others were injured in a fatal accident at Immigration junction, Awka, along Awka-Enugu express way, Anambra state.
The accident which occurred around 2.10pm, involved three vehicles, an Iveco Tanker, a white Mitsubishi Bus with registration number; XA 482 MKH and a blue private Peugeot Salon Car with registration number; AJG 652 AA.
An eye witness said the tanker lost control as a result of brake failure and rammed into the bus and private car.
Confirming the incident, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adeoye Irelewuyi said the corpse has been deposited at the morgue while the injured are receiving treatment at the hospital.
He expressed sympathy to the family of the dead victim, urging motorists to be of sound mind before going behind the steering and ensure their vehicles were in good condition at all times.
He said, “A fatal crash occurred at Awka- Enugu express way today 28th August, 2021 at about 14:10hours. The cause of the fatal crash was attributed to brake failure. The brakes of the tanker failed and rammed into the bus and private car.
“Six people comprising four male adult, and two female adult were involved in the crash. The corpse of the victim has been deposited at AMAKU morgue after being confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”
-NATION
