One injured, others escape in Anambra petrol tanker crash

Anambra Tanker Crash

A woman identified as middle-aged on Tuesday survived a petrol tanker crash while sustaining injuries in a petrol tanker crash along Nnewi-Otolo road, Nnewi, Anambra state.

Four others escaped the crash unscathed.

Confirming the incident, the Federal Road Safety Commission sector commander in the state,  Andrew Kumapayi, attributed the accident to Speed Limit Violation.

He said no death was recorded, adding that the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

He said, “A tanker, laden with PMS but with no visible registration number was reported to have crashed near the traffic light, along Nnewi- Otolo Road, Nnewi, at about 8.30 am.

“The FRSC rescue team from Nnewi Unit Command got to the scene at 8.44 am after receiving information about the crash at about 8.40 am.

“The probable cause of the crash has been attributed to Speed Limit Violation (SPV).

“A total of 4 persons were involved, out of which a female adult was injured.

“The Fire Service and other sister agencies are fully on the ground, ensuring sanity in the area.”

He warned motorists to approach the area with caution, just as he called on all road users to always use the road responsibly to avoid future occurrence