52 people were involved in multiple accidents that involved in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state.
According to reports, the accidents, which occurred around 2 pm opposite a Catholic Church in the area involved six vehicles with fifty-two persons on board.
It was gathered that the crash was caused by excessive speeding, which resulted in the loss of control.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) rescued the victims and rushed them to various hospitals in the area for treatment.
Sector Commander, FRSC, Andrew Kumapayi, who also confirmed the incident wished the injured accelerated recovery and admonished motorist to avoid speeding especially in built-up areas. He further recommended that the speed limit or common sense speed limit should be applied while driving.
"A multiple and serious crash happened at Ihiala opposite St Anthony Catholic Church at about 0210 hrs today 1st January 2021.
“The crash involved 6 vehicle’s which includes, Unidentified driver of Toyota Hiace bus with registration number Agb 268 ZT; Unidentified driver of a Mark Trailer with registration number GWA 456 YR and Unidentified driver of Toyota Hiace bus with registration number NEN 106 XQ."
"Others were Unidentified driver of Acura MDX Jeep with registration number NZM 764 LK; Unidentified driver of Macapolo Luxurious bus with registration number AKD 483 XF and Unidentified driver of Hyundai Jeep with registration number EG 172 SMK.
“Fifty-two (52) persons were involved in the crash, which includes 38 male adults and 14 female adults. Eleven (11) persons sustained injuries and were taken to Obijackson Foundation and lady of Lourdes hospital respectively all in Ihiala for treatment by FRSC rescue team from Ihiala.
“Meanwhile FRSC rescue team from Ihiala are on ground controlling traffic as the obstructions are been cleared," he added.
According to reports, the accidents, which occurred around 2 pm opposite a Catholic Church in the area involved six vehicles with fifty-two persons on board.
It was gathered that the crash was caused by excessive speeding, which resulted in the loss of control.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) rescued the victims and rushed them to various hospitals in the area for treatment.
Sector Commander, FRSC, Andrew Kumapayi, who also confirmed the incident wished the injured accelerated recovery and admonished motorist to avoid speeding especially in built-up areas. He further recommended that the speed limit or common sense speed limit should be applied while driving.
"A multiple and serious crash happened at Ihiala opposite St Anthony Catholic Church at about 0210 hrs today 1st January 2021.
“The crash involved 6 vehicle’s which includes, Unidentified driver of Toyota Hiace bus with registration number Agb 268 ZT; Unidentified driver of a Mark Trailer with registration number GWA 456 YR and Unidentified driver of Toyota Hiace bus with registration number NEN 106 XQ."
"Others were Unidentified driver of Acura MDX Jeep with registration number NZM 764 LK; Unidentified driver of Macapolo Luxurious bus with registration number AKD 483 XF and Unidentified driver of Hyundai Jeep with registration number EG 172 SMK.
“Fifty-two (52) persons were involved in the crash, which includes 38 male adults and 14 female adults. Eleven (11) persons sustained injuries and were taken to Obijackson Foundation and lady of Lourdes hospital respectively all in Ihiala for treatment by FRSC rescue team from Ihiala.
“Meanwhile FRSC rescue team from Ihiala are on ground controlling traffic as the obstructions are been cleared," he added.