At least seven people have lost their lives in a tragic accident in Anambra state, with many others feared trapped in the wreckage.
According to eyewitnesses, a lorry collided with six vehicles, including two tricycles, two Hiace vans, and a private vehicle, around 10 am in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, along the Onitsha-Owerri expressway.
The lorry was allegedly being chased by government agents, a claim debunked by Governor Charles Soludo’s press secretary, Chris Aburime.
Aburime attributed the accident to the activities of “agberos” (touts) in the area, a persistent issue the Soludo administration has been addressing.
He assured that those responsible for the accident would be apprehended and face justice, emphasizing the government’s commitment to preserving lives.
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The Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra State, Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the incident and said the FRSC is working on gathering comprehensive details.
Irelewuyi reported that local youths were protesting in response to the crash, saying, “Yes, there was an RTC at Oba along the Onitsha-Owerri expressway earlier today. Details of the crash are still being gathered.”
The investigation is ongoing, and the exact number of casualties is yet to be confirmed.
