One dead, five injured as tanker rams into vehicles

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One person on Saturday died while five others were injured in a fatal accident at Immigration junction, Awka, along Awka- Enugu expressway, Anambra state.

 

The accident, which occurred around 2.10 pm, involved three vehicles, an Iveco Tanker, a white Mistibushi 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 expressway 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 4 male adults, and 2 female adults 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.

“FRSC Officers and men are on the ground managing traffic, and ensuring obstructions caused is cleared.”

 

 

 

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