One killed, many injured in Anambra multiple road crash

Etim Effiong

One male adult was killed in a multiple auto crash that involved four vehicles.

The vehicles were a Toyota Sienna with number plate SE 482 JJT; a Volkswagen bus with number plate NNE 336 ZK; a Toyota Hiace bus with number plate, FST 635 XV, and a Toyota Hilux Pick Up with number plate ABN 16 XP.

It was learnt that the accident happened on Friday near Tarzan Junction on Onitsha- Awka Expressway.

Eyewitness report reaching us showed that a total of four people consisting of three male adults and one female adult were involved in the crash.

It was gathered that the corpse of the dead victim was taken to Iyenu hospital and deposited at the Mogue by FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit command after doctors’ confirmation.

Road obstruction is being cleared to ensure free flow of traffic along the route while investigation to unravel the cause of the crash has started.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, Andrew Kumapayi, has sent his condolences to the deceased family and strongly warned motorists to be safety conscious and always abide by stipulated speed limits as road traffic crashes are avoidable.

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