Five women tragically lost their lives in a fatal motor accident at Odumodu junction by Nteje, along Awka-Onitsha expressway, Anambra State.
The incident occurred around 7:30 am and involved a Mistibushi L300 bus with registration number: XE245AWK and a commercial Daf/Leyland truck with registration number: T-19094LA.
According to an eyewitness, the vehicles collided at the junction while heading to Awka and Onitsha respectively.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the crash and attributed the cause to a failed portion of the road.
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Irelewuyi sent condolences to the deceased families and offered prayers for the quick recovery of the injured victims.
He also urged motorists to drive with caution and remain observant of their surroundings while on the road.
He said:
“Ten people comprising 3 male adults and 7 female adults were involved in the crash. 5 female adults were killed,
“2 male adults and 2 female adults sustained varying degrees of injury while 1 male adult was rescued unhurt.
“FRSC rescue team from RS5.33 Nteje took the injured victims to Divine Care Hospital, Umunya for medical attention, while the dead victims were taken to Chira Hospital for doctors confirmation before deposition at New Jerusalem Mortuary, Nteje.
“As at the time of this report, the Sector Commander in collaboration with the Unit Commander Nteje are making efforts to remove the obstruction caused by the crash.”
