The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has reported a tragic accident near the Second Niger Bridge that resulted in four fatalities on Tuesday. The sector Commander, Joyce Alexander, confirmed the details to reporters in Awka on Thursday, attributing the accident to speeding and a subsequent loss of control, leading to a devastating head-on collision.

Mrs. Alexander detailed that the crash involved a brown Mercedes trailer without registration, a white commercial bus registered as XED526XA, and four Bajaj tricycles, also without registration numbers. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the trailer driver, transporting an unsecured container, was descending a hill at a high rate of speed when control was lost, causing the trailer to collide with five vehicles parked by the roadside.

"A total of six individuals were involved in the crash—two adult males and four adult females. Four were confirmed dead, while two others sustained injuries," Mrs. Alexander stated.

FRSC officials promptly arrived at the scene to manage the aftermath, clear the wreckage, and restore traffic flow. The deceased were transported to Crown Hospital and St. Edward Hospital in Obosi, while the injured were taken to Unity Hospital, also in Obosi, for medical treatment.

Extending condolences to the bereaved families, Mrs. Alexander urged all road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent future accidents and ensure safer travel. She specifically cautioned motorists to avoid speeding.

The FRSC continues to emphasize the importance of responsible driving to mitigate the risk of accidents on Anambra roads. This recent incident underscores the potentially devastating consequences of neglecting traffic safety measures. (NAN)