Six people have died in a fatal road accident that occurred on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, along Mbiabong Road near the Itu-Calabar highway in Akwa Ibom State.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the crash involved a tricycle with registration number DUU407WZ and an unregistered DYNA truck.
The victims included three men, one woman, and two children. The driver of the truck reportedly fled the scene before FRSC officials arrived.
In a statement released by the Sector Commander, Assistant Corps Marshal Edward Odiete, the FRSC confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.
“The tragic incident could have been avoided if basic safety precautions had been observed,” Odiete stated.
He emphasized the dangers of reckless driving and called on motorists to prioritize road safety.
The statement detailed that the accident occurred at around 8:00 a.m., with eyewitnesses attributing the crash to excessive speeding and brake failure.
FRSC operatives responded promptly, evacuating the bodies to a morgue and clearing the wreckage to restore traffic flow.
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Odiete urged all road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent future tragedies.
