- Safiu Kehinde
At least six people have been confirmed dead in a collision between a truck and a bus at Nawfia axis, near Enugu-Agidi Junction, along the Awka–Onitsha expressway on Friday night.
Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, Anambra Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the crash to journalists in Awka.
The accident, according to Asekhauno, occured from reckless driving and involved a yellow and black tipper, registration FGG21XV, and a red bus, registration XQ398AA.
“An eyewitness on the bus said it was travelling from Ebonyi to Onitsha after a Catholic Women Organisation burial.
“The bus driver attempted dangerous overtaking to make up lost time, causing a head-on collision with the tipper,” Asekhauno said.
Thirty-two people were involved, including nine men and 23 women. The crash killed two men and four women, while five women were injured.
Twenty-one other occupants escaped unharmed.
The victims were taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku, where deaths were confirmed by medical staff.
FRSC officers cleared the scene promptly, restoring normal traffic flow along the expressway.
Asekhauno described the accident as preventable, warning: “This tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of reckless driving.”
She extended sympathies to victims’ families, urging motorists to obey traffic laws, avoid aggressive overtaking, and prioritise safety.
The FRSC boss reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to enforcing traffic regulations, raising road safety awareness, and providing timely rescue services during emergencies.