Tragedy struck near the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Nteje, along the Awka-Onitsha expressway in Anambra state, as a fatal motor accident claimed the life of one person.
The incident, involving a Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ125JV and a Ford Explorer with registration number ZBL626RL, occurred at approximately 9:30 am.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Camry lost control and veered into the lane of the Ford Explorer on the single-carriageway, resulting in a collision. Sadly, one male adult lost his life in the crash, while two other male adults emerged from the wreckage unharmed.
Authorities expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and emphasized the importance of vigilance and undivided attention while driving to prevent such tragedies.
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The eyewitness said: “A fatal road traffic crash happened opposite FRSC Command Nteje by Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway.
“A driver identified as Chiweuba Evaristus Chidiebere with a private Toyota Camry with Registration Number: ABJ125JV, and an unidentified driver of a private Ford Explorer with registration number: ZBL626RL was involved in a fatal crash.
“Three male adults were involved in the crash. 1 male adult was killed. 2 male adults were rescued unhurt.
“FRSC rescue team from RS5.3 Nteje rushed the victim to Chira Hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctor and his corpse was deposited at New Jerusalem mortuary Nteje.
“The team managed traffic and ensured obstruction caused by the crash was cleared.”
