Tragic accident on Nnewi-Okigwe road claims 5 lives in Anambra

A devastating road accident on Friday night along the Nnewi-Okigwe Road in Amichi, Anambra State, has left five people dead and several others injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed.

Speaking to journalists in Awka on Saturday, the Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, revealed that the tragic crash was caused by brake failure. The accident involved a speeding Mercedes-Benz truck (registration number NNE893ZG), a Honda motorcycle, and a Qlink motorcycle.

Eyewitness accounts indicated the truck was moving at high speed before losing its brakes and plowing into other road users.

“A total of 10 individuals were involved in the crash—four male adults, a female adult, three male children and 2 female children, were involved in the incident,” Alexander said.

She added, “Five persons including two men and three children were confirmed dead, while five others sustained injuries.”

FRSC personnel arrived at the scene about 31 minutes after receiving a distress call, she said, noting that they helped manage the traffic situation and visited hospitals where the victims were taken for treatment.

Alexander explained that six victims were taken to the Anglican Diocesan Hospital in Amichi. Of these, three were already deceased on arrival, one died shortly after, and two others were undergoing treatment.

At another medical facility, Pat Angelina Hospital, also in Amichi, four injured individuals were admitted. One of them—a male adult—later died, while the rest are reportedly responding well to treatment.

The Sector Commander extended her sympathies to the affected families and urged motorists to be vigilant and responsible on the road.

“This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the necessity to obey traffic rules and regulations. Vehicles should be well maintained to prevent malfunctioning that invariably leads to crashes.

“We urge all road users to exercise caution and patience while driving to prevent such incidents in the future,” she said.