Three Die in Anambra Truck Crash, Four Injured, FRSC Warns Motorists

Three die in Anambra truck crash, four injured, FRSC warns motorists

You think you're safe on the roads? Think again. A lone truck crash in Anambra State has claimed three lives and left four others injured. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has attributed the crash to a mechanical fault and called on motorists to ensure their vehicles are in good condition.

The accident occurred on Friday near St Jude Catholic Church, Adazi-Ani, along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road. A preliminary investigation by the FRSC revealed that the vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz 608 commercial truck with registration number XB270NNL, developed a mechanical fault while in motion, caught fire and the driver lost control before crashing into a roadside barricade and somersaulting.

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"The crash involved seven male occupants. Three persons died, while four others sustained serious injuries," said Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Anambra State.

The sector commander said FRSC rescue personnel received the distress call and arrived at the scene. She added that officers immediately carried out traffic control, diverted vehicles to the opposite lane to ease traffic flow and arranged for the burnt truck to be towed off the road.

Asekhauno expressed sympathy to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery. She reiterated the corps' commitment to prompt emergency response and effective road safety enforcement across the state. The FRSC boss urged motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to ensure their vehicles were mechanically sound before embarking on journeys.

She also cautioned drivers against conveying flammable or hazardous materials in passenger compartments or under unsafe conditions, stressing the need for regular vehicle maintenance to prevent avoidable crashes. Asekhauno reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to protecting lives and property on the nation’s highways and called on residents in Anambra to make road safety a priority.

The FRSC has been working tirelessly to improve road safety in Anambra State. In recent years, the state has seen a significant decrease in road accidents. However, the FRSC is not resting on its laurels. The sector commander said the corps would continue to work closely with stakeholders to ensure that roads in the state are safe for all users.

The Anambra State government has also been working to improve road safety. The government has embarked on several road projects, including the reconstruction of the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road, which was affected by the accident. The government has also set up a task force to monitor and enforce road safety regulations in the state.

As the road safety situation in Anambra State continues to improve, there is still much work to be done. The FRSC and the state government must continue to work together to ensure that roads in the state are safe for all users.