A fatal road crash near the Idemili River by the Second Niger Bridge claimed four lives on Tuesday, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Anambra Sector Command, has reported.

Sector Commander Mrs. Joyce Alexander confirmed the incident in Awka on Thursday, citing speeding and loss of control as the cause of the tragic collision.

The crash involved a brown Mercedes trailer without a registration number, a white commercial bus marked XED526XA, and four Bajaj tricycles, all of which lacked registration plates. Witnesses at the scene stated that the trailer, carrying an unsecured container, was descending a hill at high speed when the driver lost control and rammed into five stationary vehicles.

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Six individuals—two men and four women—were caught in the accident. Four lost their lives, while two sustained injuries.

FRSC operatives swiftly arrived at the scene to clear the wreckage and restore traffic. The deceased were taken to Crown Hospital and St. Edward Hospital in Obosi, while the injured received medical care at Unity Hospital.

Extending condolences to the bereaved families, Alexander urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, avoid speeding, and prioritize safety to prevent further tragedies on the road.

NAN