By Lucy
A lone accident at Nteje-Onitsha Road, Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra, claimed the life of a woman.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno confirmed the accident to newsmen on Saturday in Awka.
Asekhauno attributed the accident to speeding, tyre burst and loss of control.
She said the crash involved an unidentified driver of a Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC SUV without a registration number.
“According to eyewitness reports, the driver of the Mercedes-Benz was speeding when he suddenly sighted a motorcyclist riding against traffic.
“While trying to avoid the motorcyclist, he lost control of the vehicle, which somersaulted and crashed.
“A total of five person including two male adults, two female adults and a girl-child, were involved in the incident.
“One female adult was killed and four others sustained some degree of injuries. They were taken to the hospital by good Samaritans before arrival of FRSC rescue team, “she said.
Asekhauno said damaged vehicle was towed to Ogbunike Police Station.
She condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
“We urge motorists to prioritise safety by avoiding speeding, maintaining their vehicles, and obeying traffic rules,”she said.
