One person has been confirmed dead as a container-laden truck fell along the Akwa-Enugu expressway in Anambra state.
The accident, which reportedly happened on Thursday night, November 18, at Amansea Junction by Hausa market, claimed the life of a middle-aged woman, while also injuring several other people.
“Due to the bad road, the truck was not stable and the container fell on the bus and crashed, killing the woman and injuring several others,” an eyewitness said
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Confirming the incident, The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FIRSC), Adeoye Irelewuyi said the body of the deceased had been deposited at the hospital morgue.
“A fatal Road traffic crash Occurred at Amansea junction, Hausa Market by Awka-Enugu expressway yesterday 18th November 2021 at about 18:45hrs. The crash was between a green Toyota Hiace bus with registration number: FGG88YG (Commercial) and unidentified driver a red Mercedes Truck with no registration number (commercial).
The probable cause of the fatal crash was attributed to a bad road. Seven persons were involved in the crash, comprising 6 male adults, and 1 female adult. The female adult lost her life, 5 were injured, while one came out unhurt.
The corpse of the dead victim was taken to Amaku Mortuary Awka after being confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. The FRSC rescue team managed traffic and effort is being made to tow the vehicles off the road.” he said
