First Information Report Of A Serious Traffic Crash By Amawbia Flyover
A traffic crash happened early hour of Thursday 20th May 2021 at about 0400hrs between unidentified driver of a Toyota Sienna with registration number AGL 21 YA and another unidentified driver of Toyota Sienna with registration number RSH 22 XA
According to eyewitness report the crash was caused by inadequate warning signs by the construction company handling the ongoing road rehabilitation along Awka Enugu express way.
The two vehicles belonging to Transport company of Anambra State (TRACAS) rammed into the barricade on the tail end of the Awka-Enugu flyover by Amawbia.
Two (2) male adults were involved in the crash, one of the male adult sustained injury and was rushed to Chukwu Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu teaching hospital Awka for treatment by a good Samaritan before the arrival of FRSC rescue team from Anambra State Sector Command. No death was recorded during the crash
The Sector Commander CC Adeoye Irelewuyi while granting interview to press warned the Construction Companies to always inform FRSC of any intending construction along major highways. And they should ensure adequate road sign are put to warn motorist about the ongoing construction to avoid any traffic crash.
The construction company will be fined for refusal to put adequate warning signs, or might even be charge to court he said.
He also reminded the good people of Ndi Anambra State that FRSC is committed to creating a safer motoring environment in the state.
SRC Florence N Edor
Sector Public Education Officer
For Sector Commander Anambra State FRSC
