At least two persons have died in a ghastly road accident that occured at Nkwelle junction, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra State on Tuesday morning.
The accident caused heavy traffic on the road, as some motorists tried to rescue the victims.
This newspaper couldn’t get through to Adeoye Irelewuyi, the state commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State for official comments on the accident.
The Enugu-Onitsha expressway connects the South East and South South, through the Niger Bridge, linking Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi States, as well as the North, via Benue and Kogi States.
On that road, accidents have become frequent. Trucks and fuel tankers meandering past the failed sections risk overturning.
Fares have skyrocketed, as a result of difficulties faced by transporters on the route. Also, filling stations along the road are experiencing tough times due to low patronage.
