A fatal road accident occurred on Saturday, September 14, on the Onitsha-Nteje-Awka road in Anambra State, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander for Anambra, Joyce Alexander, the accident involved a car and a tanker. The car, with the license plate UWN531AS, was driven by an unidentified individual, while the tanker, bearing the registration number ADM619XA, was being driven by Sani Bappa.
The accident, which is believed to have been caused by brake failure and subsequent loss of control, claimed the lives of a male and female adult. The Sector Commander expressed her condolences to the bereaved families.
She said: “According to eyewitnesses, the brake of the car failed, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the tanker.
“Four persons, including three male adults and a female adult, were involved in the accident. One female adult and one male adult died; one injured, while another male adult was rescued unhurt.
“Before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team, the remains of the dead had been taken to the mortuary and the two vehicles towed away from the road.”
In light of this tragic incident, Alexander urged motorists to prioritize road safety by adhering to traffic regulations and ensuring their vehicles are regularly maintained.
