The Anambra State Government deeply regrets to announce a tragic road accident that occurred earlier today involving a tanker and a commercial vehicle, resulting in the loss of two lives—a mother and her child—and leaving several others injured.
At approximately 10:45 AM, a tanker reportedly lost control along the busy Onitsha–Awka expressway and rammed into a commercial bus carrying passengers. Eyewitnesses at the scene described the impact as devastating, with the bus severely mangled upon collision.
The Anambra State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Ifeanyi Okoye, expressed profound sorrow over the incident, stating: “This is a heartbreaking loss. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and assure the public that a full investigation is underway to determine the cause of this tragedy.”