Three persons have lost their lives while four others sustained serious injuries in a fatal lone road crash involving a commercial truck along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road in Anambra State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, said the accident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Friday near St. Jude Catholic Church, Adazi-Ani, involving a Mercedes-Benz 608 commercial truck with registration number XB270NNL.
According to the FRSC, preliminary investigations revealed that the truck developed a mechanical fault while in motion before catching fire. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which crashed into a roadside barricade, somersaulted and became completely engulfed in flames, trapping some of the occupants.
The Corps said seven male occupants were involved in the crash. Three victims were confirmed dead at the scene, while four others sustained serious injuries and were rescued by FRSC emergency personnel.
The FRSC disclosed that it received the distress call at about 10:35 a.m., with its rescue team arriving at the scene within 10 minutes. Officers carried out rescue operations, managed traffic by diverting vehicles to the opposite lane and ensured the burnt truck was evacuated to restore free traffic flow.
Reacting to the incident, the Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, commiserated with the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
She urged motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to ensure their vehicles are mechanically roadworthy before embarking on any journey and cautioned against transporting flammable or hazardous materials under unsafe conditions.
The FRSC reaffirmed its commitment to prompt emergency response and intensified road safety enforcement aimed at protecting lives and reducing road traffic crashes across Anambra State.
