Fatal Road Crash Recorded At Upper-Iweka, As Truck Catches Fire On Niger Bridge

CHUKA UBAH

A Mercedes Benz truck went up in flames about 8am today Friday 5th June, 2020, on the River Niger Bridge after developing some mechanical/electrical faults. 

The Fire Service were reportedly contacted immediately and an FRSC eavy Duty Tow Truck was brought in to tow the vehicle off the bridge after the fire was successfully extinguished by Julius Berger Construction Company, before the arrival of the Fire Service. Two male adults were involved, no injury and no death recorded.

According to RC Pascal A. AnigboSector Public Education Officer, a fatal road traffic crash was later recorded at Upper-Iweka. The crash which occurred at about 8.45am after the brakes of a Toyota Prado SUV with registration number UWN277PE, failed and rammed into three shuttle buses:a. Suzuki shuttle bus with registration number AWK279XJb. Suzuki shuttle bus with registration number ATN57XBc. Hijet shuttle with registration number HAL420ZX.

A total of Four (4) male adults were involved in the crash. Two sustained some degree of injuries while One (one of the shuttle bus drivers) was confirmed dead by doctors at St. John Hospital and Maternity, where the victims were rushed to, by FRSC rescue team from Onitsha Unit Command.

The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew A. Kumapayi, admonished vehicle owners and drivers to always ensure that they check and service their vehicles regularly, paying particular attention to the brakes and electrical systems in addition to other units. He condoled with the family of the dead and wishes the injured victims quick recovery.