One dead in Anambra road accident

One person has died and eight others were injured in a road accident involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry, and a commercial tricycle at Agu-Awka, Immigration Junction, along the Awka, Enugu Expressway in Anambra State.

The accident happened around 8:45am on Saturday. It involved a Sinotruck trailer with registration number AAA920YN, a Toyota Camry with registration number ENU622DR, and a TVS commercial tricycle with registration number NSH684VC.

An eyewitness said the trailer was going down a slope when it saw a diversion sign at the junction. The driver tried to change lanes.

"The crash happened early this morning. A trailer, while going down a slope, noticed the diversion sign at the junction and attempted to change lanes.

"But in the process, it collided sideways with the Toyota Camry, which then hit the tricycle from behind, while the trailer flipped over.

"One person died and eight others were hurt. Five of the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment," the eyewitness stated.

The Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, Margaret Onabe, confirmed the accident in a statement on Saturday.

Onabe said FRSC staff quickly responded after they got news about the crash. They worked to clear the road and let traffic flow freely again.

She pointed out that speeding and lack of proper warning signs for construction work likely caused the accident.

She said, "The crash happened around 8:45am. It involved a Sinotruck trailer with registration number AAA920YN, a Toyota Camry with registration number ENU622DR, and a TVS commercial tricycle with registration number NSH684VC.

"Initial reports suggest that speeding and poor construction warning signs were likely causes of the crash.

"One person died and eight were injured, making a total of nine people involved. Five of those injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.

"When we got the news, the FRSC rescue team quickly went to the scene to clear the road and manage traffic," she added.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno, was at the crash site. She worked to clear the blocked diversion route so cars could pass again.

Thanks to her efforts and the teamwork of the rescue team and others, the diversion route was reopened and traffic was restored in that area.

Asekhauno sent her condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured a quick recovery.

She also told construction companies to ensure they put up clear and visible warning signs, especially near construction zones and diversion points to help drivers and avoid accidents.

"The FRSC advises drivers to stick to speed limits, be careful when approaching diversions and construction areas, and pay attention to road signs and traffic instructions.

"The FRSC promises to keep responding quickly to emergencies, managing traffic well, and protecting lives and property on Nigerian roads," she added.