One person has died while eight others sustained injuries after a trailer somersaulted and collided with two vehicles along a road in Anambra State.
The crash occurred at about 8:45 a.m. on Saturday and involved a Sinotruck trailer, a Toyota Camry and a commercial tricycle.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector, confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Sector Public Education Officer, Margaret Onabe. According to the FRSC, the trailer was descending a slope when its driver reportedly noticed a diversion sign at a junction and attempted to manoeuvre into another lane.
However, the trailer collided with the Toyota Camry, which subsequently hit the tricycle from behind. The trailer then somersaulted. The crash claimed one life and left eight other people injured, bringing the total number of persons involved to nine.
Five of the injured victims were taken to the hospital for medical attention.The FRSC identified excessive speeding and inadequate construction warning signs as suspected factors that contributed to the accident. Following the incident, rescue personnel mobilised to the scene to attend to the victims, clear the obstruction and restore traffic movement along the affected route.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno, visited the scene and worked with the rescue team and other stakeholders to reopen the blocked diversion route.
Asekhauno expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery. She also called on construction companies to install adequate and visible warning signs around construction zones and diversion points to guide motorists and prevent avoidable accidents.
The FRSC further advised motorists to observe speed limits, exercise caution around construction areas and pay attention to road signs and traffic instructions. The corps reaffirmed its commitment to emergency response, traffic management and the protection of lives and property on Nigerian roads.
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