Four persons escaped death on Saturday in a lone accident along Ihiala-Onitsha expressway, Anambra state.
The accident which occurred around 10.27am, near the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command, Ihiala, involved a Toyota Sienna, belonging to Imo State Transport Company.
The victims, three men and a women were said to have come out of the vehicle unhurt.
Confirming the incident, Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Pascal Anigbo attributed it to Loss of Control, as a result of excessive speed.
He said, “At about 10.27am today Saturday 4 July, 2020 a minor Road Traffic Crash (RTC) caused by Loss of Control, as a result of excessive speed, was recorded near the FRSC Command at Ihiala, along Ihiala-Onitsha expressway.
“The vehicle involved was a Toyota Sienna with enlistment number HKW235XZ, belonging to Imo State Transport Company. A total of Four victims (3 male adults and 1 female adult) were involved in the crash. No injury and no death recorded.
“FRSC rescue team from Ihiala Unit Command are on ground ensuring free flow of traffic, while also making efforts to tow the crashed vehicle to safety.
“The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, *CC Andrew A. Kumapayi* warns drivers against driving above recommended speed limits.
“Drivers should always apply common sense speed limits and drive with maximum concentration to prevent such occurrences. Road Traffic Crashes are avoidable.”
