A bus driver was confirmed dead in a crash at Nkwelle Junction on Onitsha -Nteje Expressway in Anambra on Friday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said.

Adeoye Irelewuyi, commander of the FRSC in Anambra, confirmed the incident.

Mr Irelewuyi said the crash which occurred at about 7:00 a.m., could be attributed to wrongful overtaking.

“The fatal crash involved a commercial Mark Tanker with registration number: ENU224YY and a private Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number: GWA25TM,” he explained. “According to eyewitness account, the bus driver overtook wrongfully without knowing there was a broken down pick-up vehicle ahead. While trying to dodge the pick-up, he rammed into the tanker and crashed.”

The FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit Command rushed the victims to Chira Hospital, Awkuzu where the bus driver was confirmed dead.

“His body has been deposited at Wisdom Mortuary, Awkuzu,” he said.

The sector commander said FRSC officials were on the ground to manage the traffic and cleared the obstruction caused by the crash.

While sympathising with the family of the dead, he  urged motorists to refrain from wrongful overtaking, and be vigilant while driving.

“Road safety is everyone’s business; drive to stay alive. Let’s keep our road safe from crash,” he said.

(NAN)