Trailer Container Falls On Tricycle, K!lls Two In Onitsha (Photos)

Two people lost their lives in a car accident on Thursday in Onitsha, Anambra State.

The crash, which occured around 8:20am, along Owerri-Onitsha road involved a tricycle and a trailer.

The trailer was said to be conveying a container when it suddenly fell off and landed on the tricycle with the deceased and two others on board.

A witness, who blamed the crash on deplorable section of the road, said: “The trailer was navigating the bad road when the container suddenly landed on the Keke carrying four passengers.

“Two were trapped inside the tricycle while the other two were lucky to have escaped unhurt.”

Confirming the incident, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno expressed sadness over loss of lives in the tragic crash. 

She urged road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules to prevent similar occurrences.

She said, “The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS5.31A Upper Iweka Outpost responded to a fatal crash on the Owerri-Onitsha Road at approximately 8:20am today. 

“The incident involved a Keke (tricycle) and a trailer, resulting in the de@ths of two adult males. A total of four adult males were involved in the crash, with two others rescued uninjured.

“Upon receiving the distress call, the FRSC rescue team was dispatched to the scene, where they collaborated with the Police to secure the area and ensure a smooth flow of traffic. 

“The victims, who were trapped under the trailer, were taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced de@d on arrival.

“The vehicles involved in the crash were as follows: the Keke (tricycle) was red in color and had no registration number; the trailer also lacked a registration number or any other identifying features.”