A fatal road crash involving six vehicles on Ihiala road in Anambra would have claimed no fewer than 52 lives on New Year’s Day, Andrew Kumapayi, FRSC state commander told NAN in Awka.

Mr. Kumapayi said the accident which occurred at about 2 p.m., was caused by speeding and loss of control.

“The multiple crash involved a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number AGB268ZT, a Mack truck with registration number GWA456YR and another Toyota Hiace bus with registration number NEN106XQ.

“Others are an Acura MDX Jeep with registration number NZM764LK, a Marcopolo Luxury bus with registration number AKD483XF and a Hyundai Jeep with registration number EG172SMK,” he said.

The commander said that a witness report reaching the FRSC indicated that the driver of one of the vehicles was speeding, lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the other five vehicles.

“A total of 52 people were involved in the crash – 38 male adults and 14 female adults. No life was lost.

“11 people out of the 52 sustained some degrees of injuries and were taken to Obijackson Foundation and Our Lady of Lourdes hospitals in Ihiala for treatment by the FRSC rescue team.

“Meanwhile, the FRSC rescue team from Ihiala were on ground controlling traffic as the obstructions were been cleared,” he said.

While wishing the injured people speedy recovery, the sector commander warned motorists against speed limit violation and urged them to drive safely and stay safe to avoid accidents.