Four people killed in Anambra road accident

Four people have died and another is injured after a road accident on the Awka, Enugu Expressway, near the Old Government House in Awka, Anambra State.

The accident happened early on Monday. A Toyota Camry carrying five men reportedly went off the road into a drainage, hit a culvert, and flipped over.

Margaret Onabe, the Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra, shared this information in a statement on Monday.

Onabe said initial investigations showed that the car, a white Toyota Camry with the registration number ASB 264 AV, was speeding when the driver lost control.

The crash took place around 4:31 AM on November 2, 2026. Four people died and one was injured.

The injured person was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Before the FRSC rescue team arrived, the victims had been taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital in Awka. There, three were confirmed dead and their bodies were moved to the mortuary.

The fourth victim was later taken to Apex Hospital in Awka, where he was also confirmed dead.

The statement said, "The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving a Toyota Camry car along the Awka, Enugu Expressway, opposite the Old Government House, Awka, in the early hours of Monday, November 2, 2026. The crash, which involved a white Toyota Camry with registration number ASB 264 AV, occurred at approximately 4:31 AM and involved five male adults.

"Preliminary reports indicate that the vehicle was allegedly travelling at excessive speed before veering off the road into a nearby drainage, hitting a culvert and somersaulting. Tragically, four male adults lost their lives, while one other male adult sustained injuries. The injured victim was evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.

"Before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team, the victims had reportedly been evacuated to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, where three were confirmed dead and deposited in the mortuary.

"The fourth victim was subsequently taken to Apex Hospital, Awka, where he was also confirmed dead. The accident vehicle was recovered and taken to the FRSC Command. Some personal items, including cash of ₦185,300 and a car key holder, were also recovered.

"The Sector Command expresses its deep condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes the injured victim a swift recovery."

Bridget Asekhauno, the Sector Commander, warned drivers against speeding, especially in the early hours when visibility can be low.

She encouraged drivers to stick to speed limits, keep control of their cars, and make sure safety devices like speed limiters are working.

The FRSC reminded all drivers that speeding cuts down reaction time and makes crashes worse.

"All road users should prioritize safety and be very careful while driving. Road safety is a shared responsibility," she added.