Breaking: 3 injured in Anambra multiple crash

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A multiple road traffic crash has left three persons injured along the Enugu – Onitsha Expressway, Anambra state.

The first crash involved a white coloured Mack Tanker with registration number XA268NDN, a white coloured Toyota 4Runner with registration number KJA369EL and a red coloured Toyota Highlander with registration number KUJ691NZ at the Immigration Junction of the Awka- Onitsha Expressway.

Eyewitness account says that the truck experienced break failure and rammed into the two other vehicles, injuring two occupants in the process.

At the other end at Igbariam Junction, along Nteje-Awka expressway, another crash involved a Toyota Sequia with registration number DB139LSD and a Mercedes Benz truck with registration number XC689BEN although no life was lost but one of the three occupants sustained serious injury.

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Confirming the incidents, Sector Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, RC Pascal A. Anigbo blamed the accidents on break failure and wrongful overtaking at the major road.

He said that FRSC operatives were on ground managing traffic caused by the crash, while preparations for the removal of the crashed vehicles is in top gear. The Fire Service are also on ground to forestall any eventuality.

Meanwhile, The injured victims were rushed to Life Hospital, Agu Awka and Chukwuemeka Odimegwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka respectively by FRSC rescue team from Anambra State Sector Command, Awka.

Reacting to the incidents, the Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew A. Kumapayi admonishes vehicle owners and drivers, especially articulated vehicles, to always ensure that there vehicles are checked and serviced regularly, including their breaking systems, before embarking on any trip.

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He also advises drivers to always drive defensively, with maximum concentration. They should be very observant before overtaking other vehicles. He wished the injured victims quick recovery.

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