By Izunna Okafor, Awka
Three people have sustained varied degrees of injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident that occurred on Wednesday morning along the Oraifite-Onitsha Road in Anambra State.
According to the Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command, RC Margaret Onobe, the crash, which happened at approximately 9:50 AM near Nwazota Oraifite Junction, involved a high-speed cement truck that lost control and rammed into other vehicles.
She further quoted eyewitness accounts as attributing the cause of the accident to excessive speed and loss of control.
According to her, Eyewitnesses reported that the driver of a white gray/blue Sino truck, with registration number NEM514XA, belonging to BUA Cement and driven by Onyekachi Chijioke, was speeding when he lost control. The truck crashed into a black Toyota Camry (GCE533FR), which was stationary at a T-junction, waiting for another truck to pass. The impact pushed the Camry into a green Daf commercial truck (9BGT18LG), driven by Mr. Sunday, causing a chain reaction.
She added that a total of eight adult males were involved in the crash, further explaining that, while five escaped unhurt, three others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to Josephine & Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Ifite Oraifite for medical attention. She, however, noted that fortunately, no fatalities were recorded.
RC Onobe explained that the FRSC officials from the RS 5.36 unit arrived promptly at the scene to provide first aid, manage traffic, and arrange for the clearance of the wreckage with the help of tow truck operators, further noting that the accident caused temporary traffic congestion, but normal movement was later restored.
Reacting to the incident, the FRSC Sector Commander in the State, Corps Commander Joyce Alexander, urged road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable crashes. She emphasized the dangers of excessive speeding, particularly among truck drivers, and called for responsible driving to ensure safer roads.
The FRSC reiterated its commitment to enforcing road safety measures in Anambra State and encouraged motorists to report reckless driving to the authorities for swift intervention.
