Tragic Loss of Four Lives on Enugu-Onitsha Expressway

 

At least four individuals tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident at the Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening and involved a collision between a kerosene-laden truck and six other vehicles.

Adeyemi Sokunbi, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Enugu State, disclosed that the accident occurred between 6:45 pm and 7 pm on June 12.

He attributed the cause of the collision to the failure of the truck’s brakes, which led to it colliding with multiple vehicles on a newly constructed section of the Enugu-Onitsha Federal Highway.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm that four lives were lost in this tragic incident,” Sokunbi stated. “The truck’s failure to brake resulted in a chain reaction collision with several vehicles, causing significant damage and loss of lives.”

Sokunbi expressed relief that the truck was transporting kerosene rather than petrol, which would have heightened the risk of fire and further casualties.

He urged all motorists and road users to exercise utmost caution while driving, emphasizing the importance of maintaining vehicles in optimal condition before embarking on journeys.

“Road safety is a collective responsibility,” Sokunbi urged. “We implore everyone to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy to prevent such avoidable accidents that claim lives and cause harm to others.”