Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A tragic lone accident involving a commercial truck has claimed the lives of three persons and left four others with serious injuries in Anambra State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, July 17, 2026, along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road.
According to the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Anambra State, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, the crash happened at about 10:30 a.m. near St. Jude Catholic Church, Adazi-Ani, in the Anaocha Local Government Area. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes-Benz 608 commercial truck with registration number XB270NNL.
A preliminary investigation by the FRSC revealed that the truck developed a mechanical fault while in motion, which caused it to catch fire. The driver subsequently lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a roadside barricade and somersault. The impact of the crash trapped some of the occupants inside the vehicle as it became engulfed in flames.
The FRSC stated that a total of seven male occupants were involved in the crash. While three persons died on the spot, the other four sustained serious injuries. The FRSC rescue team received a distress call at 10:35 a.m. and arrived at the scene by 10:45 a.m., recording a response time of 10 minutes. Officers immediately carried out traffic control, diverted vehicles to the opposite lane to ease traffic flow, and arranged for the burnt truck to be towed off the road.
Expressing her condolences to the families of the deceased, Corps Commander Asekhauno wished the injured victims a speedy recovery. She reiterated the FRSC's commitment to prompt emergency response and effective road safety enforcement. The FRSC boss urged motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to ensure their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on any journey. She also cautioned drivers against conveying flammable or hazardous materials in passenger compartments or under unsafe conditions, stressing the need for regular vehicle maintenance to prevent avoidable crashes.
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