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Trailer Collision With Shuttle Bus Leaves One Dead, 3 Injured

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday disclosed a middle-aged man was lost his life and three other persons were injured after a trailer rammed into a shuttle bus.

According to Andrew Kumapayi, Sector Commander of FRSC, the accident happened on Wednesday night around 9pm  at Amansea along Awka -Enugu Expressway, Anambra.

Kumapayi, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, attributed to speeding and loss of control.

The FRSC boss noted that four male adults were involved in the accident and one of them died in the crash.

“The crash involved a red coloured Mack trailer with number JJT206ZY and a shuttle bus with registration number NEN04XQ.
“According to witnesses, the trailer driver was on excessive speed leading to loss of control.

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“One of the passengers died on the spot. The other three injured victims were immediately taken to Amaku General Hospital in Awka by FRSC rescue team for medical attention,” he added.

Kumapayi said the driver of the trailer has been handed over to the police for further investigations.

He condoled with the families of the dead and warned motorists against speeding, especially within built-up areas.

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