At least four women lost their lives and nine others
were injured in a multiple vehicle accident on Agulu Lake, Nanka-Agulu Road,
Anaocha Local Government Area on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The crash involved 19 passengers across four vehicles,
including a Toyota Hiace, a shuttle bus (Reg No: UKP274YA), a trailer, and a
Toyota Hilux. The victims were returning from a burial ceremony when the
vehicle conveying them lost control while descending a narrow bridge, colliding
with the other three vehicles.
A video from the scene showed sympathizers mourning
and emergency responders working to rescue survivors and evacuate the deceased.
Confirming the incident, SRC Margaret Onabe of the
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, attributed the crash
to excessive speed and loss of vehicle control:
“A fatal road traffic crash occurred on 27th February,
2026, at Agulu Lake, Nanka-Agulu Road. The crash involved four vehicles. The
probable cause was speed and loss of control… The vehicle was descending the
hill at high speed, lost control, and collided with three other vehicles.”
The FRSC reported that among the 19 people involved,
six were male adults, 10 female adults, and three male children. Nine
passengers—including two male adults, four female adults, and three male
children—sustained injuries, while four female adults were killed. Survivors
and the deceased were taken to St Joseph Hospital Adazi for treatment and
morgue deposition. An alternative route was established to manage traffic flow.
Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno extended condolences
to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery, urging
motorists to prioritize safety and drive cautiously to prevent similar
tragedies.
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