8 Travellers Escape Death in Multiple AutoCrash in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Three persons on Wednesday sustained varying degrees of injury while five others were rescued unhurt in an auto crash along Oraifite-Onitsha road in Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra state.

The crash which occured around 9:50am near Nwazota Oraifite Junction involved
three vehicles, namely two articulated trucks and a Toyota Camry.

According to eyewitness, the driver of the Sino truck lost control while on top speed and collided with the Camry waiting at a T-junction for another truck to pass.

“The impact pushed the Camry into the other truck, causing the crash,” the witness said.

Confirming the incident, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Joyce Alexander attributed the crash to excessive speed.

She advised motorists to avoid excessive speeding and any conditions that could compromise their safety on the road.

She also urged road users to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent crashes and ensure safe travel to their destinations.

She said, “A serious crash involving three vehicles occurred on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at approximately 9:50 AM along the Oraifite-Onitsha road near Nwazota Oraifite Junction.

“A green Daf commercial truck with the registration number 9BGT18LG, driven by Mr. Sunday, collided with two other vehicles, including a Toyota Camry and a Sino truck. As a result of this incident, three individuals were injured.

“In total, eight adult males were involved in the crash: three were injured, while five were rescued unhurt, and fortunately, there were no fatalities. The crash was attributed to excessive speed and loss of control.

“The vehicles involved included:
A white gray/blue Sino truck with registration number NEM514XA, belonging to BUA Cement, driven by Onyekachi Chijioke.

“A green Daf commercial truck with registration number 9BGT18LG.
A black private Toyota Camry with registration number GCE533FR, owned by Mr. Michael Nkeowuka.

“RS 5.36 FRSC officials arrived at the scene and took the injured victims to Josephine & Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Ifite Oraifite.

“Traffic control measures were implemented, and the Command contacted tow truck operators to clear the obstruction caused by the crash and restore traffic flow.”