One person lost his life while two others sustained varying degrees of injury in a fatal accident in Agulu, Anambra state.
The accident which occurred around 9.30am involved a Toyota Highlander and Hijet Daihatsu Pickup.
An eye witness said four of the victims were traveling in the pickup, with two seated inside and two in the bucket when the incident occurred.
Confirming the incident, Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Pascal Anigbo attributed the crash to lane diversion.
He said, “At about 9.30am today Wednesday 5 August, 2020 we received a distress call on a fatal Road Traffic Crash which occurred near Golden Tulip Hotels Junction, Agulu.
“An FRSC rescue team from Nanka Outpost was dispatched to the scene immediately.
“The fatal crash involved a Toyota Highlander with enlistment number FGG33KJ and Hijet Daihatsu Pickup, without registration number. A total of five male adults were also involved.
“Two sustained some degree of injuries and one death recorded.
“According eyewitnesses, four of the victims were traveling in the pickup, with two seated inside and two in the bucket. The crash was reportedly caused by lane diversion.
“The victims were taken to St. Joseph Hospital, Adazi Nnukwu. Traffic control is ongoing.
“The Sector Commander FRSC, Andrew A. Kumapayi strongly warns drivers against all forms of dangerous driving.
“Drivers must obey “lane discipline” and tolerate other road users. Road traffic crashes are avoidable. He sends his condolences to the family of the deceased and wishes the injured victims quick recovery.”
