Two die as trucks collide, catch fire on Anambra road

A fiery collision between two commercial trucks late Thursday on the Awka-Enugu Expressway in Anambra State claimed two lives and left two others with injuries. The accident occurred opposite Jezco Filling Station, causing a severe traffic jam that stretched along the route.

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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.

Eyewitnesses reported that the crash involved a Mercedes 911 truck and a Mark Tanker truck belonging to Shafa Energy. The incident happened around 11:47 p.m. One truck, traveling at high speed, suddenly braked, leading the tanker truck behind it to crash into its rear. The impact crushed the front truck, igniting a fire that resulted in an explosion.

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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.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the accident, stating that all four individuals involved were male adults. The two injured victims were taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, by passersby before the FRSC rescue team arrived. Efforts are underway to remove the bodies of the deceased, who were reportedly burnt beyond recognition.

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Efforts are currently ongoing towards the removal of the dead, who were trapped and burnt beyond recognition.

The FRSC attributed the crash to Speed Violation and Loss of Control, noting the dark weather conditions and asphalt road surface. The Sector Commander advised motorists against speeding, particularly in construction zones, and called on authorities to expedite road construction to prevent dangerous two-way traffic on a single lane.

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The Sector Commander, Anambra Sector Command, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, while commiserating with the families of the deceased, strongly advised motorists to avoid speeding, especially at construction zones, and to obey traffic regulations.