By By Micheal Chukwuebuka
A devastating road traffic collision near the popular Agulu Lake has claimed four lives and left nine others injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has confirmed.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, revealed that the fatal incident unfolded at approximately 6:18pm on Friday along the Nanka–Agulu Road. The crash involved four vehicles: a Toyota Hiace bus (registration HAL676YG), a trailer, a shuttle bus (registration UKP274YA), and a Toyota Hilux.
According to Commander Asekhauno, the drivers of the vehicles fled the scene immediately after the collision, abandoning the victims and the wreckage. Consequently, no eyewitnesses were present when the FRSC rescue team arrived.
In a statement released to journalists, she detailed the findings of the rescue operatives. “Preliminary findings indicate that the crash was caused by excessive speed and loss of control,” she said. “One of the vehicles was descending the hilly axis near the Agulu Lake corridor when the driver lost control, leading to a violent collision involving the three other vehicles.”
A total of 19 people were caught up in the tragedy: six adult males, ten adult females, and three male children. Sadly, four adult females lost their lives. The injured, comprising two adult males, four adult females, and the three male children, all sustained varying degrees of injury.
“Rescue personnel from the Nanka Outpost responded promptly,” Commander Asekhauno added. “They evacuated the injured victims to St. Joseph Hospital, Adazi, where they are currently receiving medical attention. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in the hospital’s mortuary.” She confirmed that the rescue team worked swiftly to clear the road and create an alternative route to ease congestion on the busy corridor.
Expressing her deep sorrow over the loss of life, the Sector Commander extended her heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and wished the injured a speedy and full recovery.
She issued a stark warning to motorists, stressing the urgent need for caution, particularly when navigating hilly terrain and high-risk areas. “Speeding and reckless driving remain major causes of fatal crashes on our roads,” she stated. The Commander reiterated the FRSC’s commitment to protecting lives through sustained enforcement and public education, urging drivers to prioritise safety, maintain proper control of their vehicles, and adhere strictly to traffic regulations.
“In the end,” she reminded road users, “safety is a collective responsibility.”
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