Four people have died while another sustained injuries in a road accident along the Awka–Enugu Expressway in Anambra State.
The crash occurred around 4:31am on Monday, November 2, 2026, opposite the Old Government House in Awka.
The accident involved a white Toyota Camry carrying five adult men. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road into a drainage, hit a culvert and somersaulted.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, disclosed the incident in a statement issued by its Sector Public Education Officer, Margaret Onabe.
According to preliminary investigations, the vehicle was allegedly travelling at excessive speed when the driver lost control.
Three of the victims were confirmed dead at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, while the fourth was later confirmed dead at Apex Hospital.
The surviving victim sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
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The FRSC also recovered the accident vehicle and towed it to its command office. Some personal belongings, including ₦185,300 in cash and a car key holder, were recovered from the scene.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.
She warned motorists against excessive speeding, particularly during early morning journeys when visibility may be poor.
The FRSC urged drivers to obey speed limits, maintain proper control of their vehicles and ensure their safety devices, including speed-limiting devices, were functioning properly.
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