Girl dies in lone crash in Anambra

A lone accident at Oye-Agu Market, Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra, has claimed the life of a girl-child

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, who confirmed the accident to newsmen in Awka, said the accident occurred on Wednesday.

Alexander said that the probable cause of the accident was brake failure and loss of control.

She said that the crash involved an identified driver, Eze Uchechukwu, with a commercial Toyota Sienna with registration number NEN588YX, belonging to Transport Company of Anambra State (TRACAS).

“According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Toyota Sienna failed brake, rammed into Oye-Agu market, and crashed into traders.

“A total of seven people comprising a male adult, three female adults, and three female children were involved in the crash.

“One female child was killed. One male adult, three female adults, and 2 female children sustained some degree of injury.

“Before the arrival of FRSC personnel, the injured victims had been taken to Urban Hospital and Maternity for medical attention, while the dead victim was deposited at the mortuary.

“The FRSC team visited the hospital where the victims were taken to for medical attention to ascertain the condition of the injured victims,” she said.

While condoling the families of the dead, the Sector Commander urged motorists to always service their vehicles regularly and comply with minimum safety standards before using the road.

She also warned market women to stop displaying their wares or selling by the roadside.

“Drive to save your life and the lives of others on the road,” she said.