Five dead while the truck crashes against vehicles, pedestrians in Anambra

No less than five people have been confirmed in a long accident in a NNEWI-Okigwe Road in Amichi in the state of Anambra.

The commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Frsc) in the state of Anambra, Joyce Alexander, confirmed the accident on Saturday 26 July 2025.

Alexander, who attributed the accident to the failure of the brakes, said that the accident involved a Mercedes-Benz truck, a Honda motorcycle and a Qlink motorcycle.

Alexander said that the eye witnesses reported that the driver of the truck was traveling at high speed while the failed brake and collided with other vehicles and pedestrians.

He said: “A total of 10 individuals were involved in the crash: four male adults, an adult female, three male children and 2 children.

“Five people, including two men and three children, have been confirmed death, while five others have suffered injuries.

“The Frsc rescue team arrived on the scene of the accident within 31 minutes after receiving the call this morning.

“The team managed traffic control on the accident site and searched the hospitals where the victims were taken.”

The Frsc official expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and underlined the importance of road safety.

Alexander added: “This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the need to obey the rules and traffic regulations.

“Vehicles should be well maintained to prevent the malfunction that invariably lead to accidents.

“We urge all road users to pay attention and patience while driving to prevent such accidents in the future.”

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