By Izunna Okafor, Awka
No fewer than six persons have lost their lives in a fatal road traffic crash that occurred over the weekend in Anambra State.
This is coming barely two weeks after another similar fatal crash that claimed some lives at the Idemili Junction of the state, where a truck rammed into Pedestrians and drivers and vehicle, crushing many and injuring many.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the latest crash in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday.
According to him, the incident occurred on Saturday at the Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, at about 9.pm, leaving some died and some others died.
While also revealing that the Police have taken over the scene of a fatal accident to ensure order in the area as well as to facilitate investigations into the incident. He noted that the crash occurred as a result of loss of control, as the truck rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles and a commercial bus loaded with passengers.
The statement reads: “The Anambra State Police Command has taken over the scene of a fatal motor accident that occurred on 15th March 2025 by 9pm at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha. The accident claimed the lives of six persons and left a few others with various degrees of injury. The aim of the take over is to ensure order in the area as well as to facilitate investigations into the incident .
“Eye witness accounts reveal that the accident occurred as a result of loss of control of a truck that rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles and a commercial bus loaded with passengers. Meanwhile, some of the injured are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in the morgue and some relatives of the victims have been contacted and debriefed about the incident.
“To this end, the Command while condoling the families and friends of the deceased and wishing the injured a quick recovery, cautions drivers to always do the necessary checks before plying the road. Further developments shall be communicated, please.”
