Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Anambra State Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has reported a fatal accident along Onitsha-Owerri road, when a commercial bus allegedly lost control and plunged into a river.
According to, RC Pascal A. Anigbo, Sector Public Education Officer, At about 4.03pm today Wednesday 8 July, 2020 a serious lone Road Traffic Crash (RTC) involving a Mitsubishi L300 commercial bus with registration number ENU113XJ was recorded at Okija Bridge, along Ihiala-Onitsha expressway.
The crash was reportedly caused by Brake Failure. The vehicle plunged into the Ulasi River as the driver struggled to gain control of the vehicle after the brakes failed. He was rushed to St. Thomas Hospital Okija by an FRSC rescue team from Ihiala Unit Command. Meanwhile, effort to tow the vehicle out of the river is on going.”
The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew A. Kumapayi advised drivers to always ensure that the brakes, in addition to other mechanical and electrical components in their vehicles are in good working condition before embarking on any trip.
He strongly warned drivers against over-speeding.