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From Obinna Odogwu, Awka
Five people were killed while four were injured when a container carried by a truck fell on a bus conveying 10 people to a location in Anambra State.
The incident happened at Odumodu Junction, Umunya along Nteje – Onitsha Expressway at about 7:30am.
Acting Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, RC Margaret Onabe, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying that the accident occurred because that portion of the expressway was dilapidated.
“Two unidentified drivers of a Mitsubishi L300 bus (commercial) with registration number: XE245AWK and a commercial Daf/Leyland truck with number: T-19094LA was involved in a fatal road traffic crash at Odumodu Junction by Nteje Awka Expressway today 15th, September, 2023 at about 07:30hrs.
“The probable cause of the fatal crash was attributed to failed portion of the road.
“According to eyewitness, the two vehicles were enroute to 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.
“10 people comprising (three male adults, seven female adults) were involved in the crash. Five female adults were killed. Two male adults and two female adults sustained varying degrees of injuries and one 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.
“The Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, sympathised with the family of the dead victims and prayed for the repose of their souls. He also wished the injured victims quick recovery. He urged motorists to drive with caution, and be observant of the their environment when driving”, the statement reads.
