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Two male adults on Friday lost their lives in multiple fatal crashes near the popular KWATA bridgehead, opposite Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture, Awka.
Eyewitness accounts said that the crash, which was a result of brake failure, involved a total of (12) people, (11) Male adults and one female adult.
Confirming the accident, in a statement, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Public Education Officer, Florence Edor, said the crash involved a red Man Diesel Truck with registration number JJN 59 YZ, a green Honda CRV without enlistment number, a Red Mercedes Benz 4matic with registration number ABJ 115 DA, a black Toyota Highlander with registration number AWKA 226 HM and an Ash Lexus SUV with registration number KJA 136 FD.
According to her, one male adult who sustained injury was rushed to Princeton Hospital by the FRSC rescue team from Awka, while the other two Male adults who were taken to Amaku General Hospital Awka, were later confirmed dead by doctors on duty and their bodies deposited at the hospital morgue.
She added that the road obstruction was being cleared to ensure the free flow of traffic.
She said the State Sector Commander, Mr Adeoye A.Irelewuyi, sent his condolences to the deceased families and wished the injured victim accelerated recovery.
“More so, he admonishes motorists to endeavour to embark on regular maintenance and ensure their vehicles meet the minimum safety requirements before putting it on the highway”, the statement admonished.
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