Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Emotions were let loose at the scene of a fatal road accident that occurred at Odumudu Junction, along the Nteje axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
Ikengaonline gathered that five passengers of a commercial bus lost their lives as a fully loaded container fell on a commercial bus.
The fatal auto crash, which occured at about 7:30am on Friday, involved ten persons, comprising three adult males and seven adult females.
Confirming the incident, Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, RC Margaret Onabe, said the crash involved a Mitsubishi L300 bus with registration number: XE245AWK and a commercial Daf/Leyland truck with number: T-19094LA.
She said five adult females died in the crash, two adult males and two adult females sustained degrees of injuries; while one male adult was rescued unhurt.
“The probable cause of the fatal crash was attributed to failed portion of the Road. According to eyewitnesses, the two vehicles were en route different locations—one to Awka, and the other to Onitsha. The two vehicles got to the spot at same time, and due to the weight of the truck, the container fell on the bus and crashed.
“FRSC rescue team from RS5.33 Nteje took the injured victims to the Divine Care Hospital, Umunya, for medical attention, while the dead victims were taken to the Chira Hospital for doctor’s confirmation before deposition at the 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.
“The Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, sympathised with the family of the dead victims and prays for the repose of their souls. He also wishes the injured victims quick recovery.
“He urged motorists to drive with caution, and be observant of the their environment when driving.”
