Anambra: Two die in truck-tanker inferno
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- Two people died and two were injured in a fiery road crash involving two commercial trucks on the Awka-Enugu Expressway in Anambra State.
- The accident, which occurred late Thursday, caused a significant traffic gridlock due to the vehicles blocking a large portion of the road.
- Speed violation and loss of control are suspected causes, with authorities advising motorists to avoid speeding, especially in construction zones.
A late-night collision between two commercial trucks on the Awka-Enugu Expressway in Anambra State resulted in a devastating inferno, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving two others with injuries.
A total of four persons were involved in the crash, all male adults. Unfortunately, two male adults were killed in the accident, and two other male adults sustained various degrees of injury.
The accident, which occurred around 11:47 p.m. on Thursday, involved a Mercedes 911 truck and a Mark Tanker truck. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck in front suddenly braked, causing the tanker truck following closely behind to crash into its rear. The impact ignited a fire, leading to an explosion that engulfed the front truck.
The driver of one of the trucks, travelling at high speed, suddenly applied the brakes. Then the tanker truck coming behind crashed into its rear, causing significant damage. Following the impact, the truck in front was crushed, and a fire subsequently broke out, resulting in an explosion.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, attributing the suspected cause to Speed Violation and Loss of Control. The injured victims were promptly taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, while efforts are underway to remove the deceased, who were reportedly burnt beyond recognition.
A total of four persons were involved in the crash – all male adults. Unfortunately, two male adults were killed in the incident, and two other male adults sustained various degrees of injury.
Sector Commander Bridget Asekhauno commiserated with the families of the deceased and urged motorists to adhere to traffic regulations and avoid speeding, particularly in construction zones. She also called on authorities to expedite ongoing road construction to prevent dangerous double-lane movements on a single lane.
The injured victims were rescued and immediately taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka by good Samaritans before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team.
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