6 die as truck rams into pedestrians in Onitsha

No fewer than six people have been confirmed dead in a multiple-vehicle accident at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State.

The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed this via a statement on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Ikenga noted that the police had taken over the accident scene to maintain order and facilitate investigations.

“According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred due to the loss of control of a truck, which rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles, and a commercial bus loaded with passengers,” he said.

Ikenga stated that the crash claimed six lives, while several others sustained injuries and were currently receiving treatment at the hospital in Onitsha.

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The police spokesman added that the bodies of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue.

He said some relatives of the victims had been contacted and informed about the incident.

Ikenga said the command extended its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery.

He urged drivers to conduct necessary safety checks before plying the roads to prevent such tragic incidents.

The police spokesperson assured the public that further updates would be provided as investigations progressed.

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