Four Women Returning from Burial Die in Fatal Auto Crash in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Four women lost their lives while nine other passengers sustained varying degrees of injury in a ghastly motor accident at Agulu lake, Nanka-Agulu road in Anaocha local government area of Anambra state.

The crash which occured around 6.18pm involved 19 persons and four vehicles including Toyota Hiace with Reg No: HAL676YG, Trailer with no Reg No, Shuttle with Reg No UKP274YA and Toyota Hillux with no Reg No.

AnambraDaily gathered that the truck was descending the hill when the driver suddenly lost control and rammed into three other vehicles, including the one carrying passengers said to be returning from funeral ceremony.

All drivers reportedly fled the scene immediately the incident occured.

Confirming the incident, Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command, SRC Margaret Onabe attributed the cause of the crash to speed and loss of control.

She said, “A fatal road traffic crash occurred on, 27th February 2026, at Agulu Lake, Nanka-Agulu road. The crash involved 4 vehicles.

“The probable cause was speed and loss of control. There were no eyewitnesses to the crash, as all the drivers fled the scene.

“However, according to observations by the FRSC rescue team from Nanka outpost, it was noted that the vehicle was descending the hill at a high speed, lost control, and collided with three other vehicles.

“The total number of people involved was 19 comprising 6 male adults, 10 female adults, and 3 male children. 9 people comprising 2 male adults, 4 female adults,s and 3 male children were injured, while 4 female adults were killed.

“Victims were taken to St Joseph Hospital Adazi for treatment; bodies were deposited at the hospital morgue. An alternative route was also created for traffic flow.

According to Onabe, Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno had commiserated with the deceased families, and wished the injured a quick recovery.

“She also expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured swift recovery.

“She urged motorists to prioritize safety and drive cautiously to prevent preventable crashes,” she added.