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Seven persons escape death as trucks crash in Anambra bridge

chuks oti

May 05, 2020

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Seven persons escaped death in a multiple crash at Obosi bridge, along Onitsha-Owerri expressway, Anambra state.

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The accident which occurred around 7.30am involved three vehicles, a trailer, a Mercedes Benz tipper and a tricycle.

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AFNews gathered that the truck conveying bags of cement rammed into the tipper and the tricycle following a brake failure.

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Confirming the incident, State Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pascal Anigbo, attributed the cause of the accident to brake failure.

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He however said no injury nor death was recorded in the incident.

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He said, "At about 7.30am today Tuesday 5 May, 2020 a multiple crash involving Three (3) vehicles occurred at Obosi Bridge by the round about, along Onitsha-Owerri Expressway.

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"The crash occurred after the brakes of a Trailer with registration number NSR64YQ, conveying bags of cement failed and rammed into a M/Benz Tipper with registration number ACA66ZB and a Tricycle with registration number KPP044VC.

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"A total of Seven (7) people were involved in the crash ( all male adults). FRSC rescue team from Oraifite Unit Command are on ground controlling traffic, as well as clearing of obstruction caused.

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"The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, CC Andrew A. Kumapayi warns drivers against driving above stipulated speed limits.

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"He reiterates the importance of ensuring that vehicles are checked and serviced regularly, especially the breaking systems, before embarking on any trip.

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"He also warns tricycle riders from operating on the expressway, as this is a direct violation of the Law.ÔÇØ

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