A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of six individuals, including two children, along Mbiabong Road, near Itu-Calabar Road in Akwa Ibom State.
The crash, which occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, involved a commercial tricycle with registration number DUU407WZ and a DYNA truck with no visible license plates. According to eyewitness accounts, the accident was caused by speeding and brake failure.
In a statement released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Assistant Corps Marshal Edward Odiete, confirmed that three men, one woman, and two children lost their lives in the incident. The only surviving occupant, reportedly the driver of the DYNA truck, fled the scene before FRSC operatives arrived.
“The tragic incident could have been prevented if the drivers had observed basic safety measures and precautions,” Odiete said. “We urge all road users to adhere strictly to traffic rules to prevent similar tragedies.”
FRSC personnel swiftly responded to the scene, evacuated the victims, and cleared the wreckage to restore traffic flow. The bodies of the deceased were transported to a nearby morgue.
The FRSC described the crash as unfortunate and extended condolences to the grieving families.
The accident has once again highlighted the dangers of reckless driving and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations, particularly as vehicular traffic increases across the region.
