From Emma Elekwa, Onitsha
Four persons escaped death on Monday in a road crash at the Interswitch bridge head, Onitsha, Anambra State.
The accident which occurred around 9.59am involved two articulated vehicles, with one fully loaded with oxygen gas and carrying the four persons.
The Nation learnt that the driver of the tanker rammed into the oxygen gas truck following loss of control.
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Confirming the incident, State Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pascal Anigbo, attributed the cause of the accident to speed limit violation.
He said the passengers on board came out unhurt.
He said, “At about 9.50am today Monday 20 April, 2020 a road traffic crash involving a tanker (Mack Truck) with registration number KTU 802XE and a M/Benz 1419 Truck with registration number EDJ12LG, was recorded at Interswitch bridge head, Onitsha.
“The crash was caused by Loss of control due to speed limit violation by the tanker.”
