By Micheal Chukwuebuka, Reporting
A trailer has reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Amaokpala Village along Umunze-Ekwulobia Road, Anambra.
While addressing the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Wednesday Dec. 20, 2023, the Federal Road Safety Corps state commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the incident:
“The accident involved a commercial Mercedes Benz tipper, with Reg. No. XA554AGU, a commercial Mack Trailer, with Reg. No. AKL876XP and the motorcycle.
“According to eyewitness reports, the brake of the trailer failed.
“It rammed into the tipper and motorcycle and crashed.
“Four male adults were involved in the crash, while one of them, the motorcyclist, was killed.
“His body was taken to the morgue at Ajalli General Hospital in Ajalli by FRSC rescue team.”
Irelewuyi also said the crash could be attributed to brake failure, thereby urging motorists to ensure regular servicing of their vehicles before plying the road.
“Drive to save lives on our roads, especially during this festive period when roads are very busy,” he added.
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