Another Truck driver loses control, kills three persons

In accordance with the report provided by Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer of Abia State, it has been confirmed that a tragic accident occurred on the Port Harcourt-Enugu Expressway in Umueneochi Local Government Area.

The unfortunate event resulted in the loss of three lives. The incident took place on Friday, May 17, as officially documented by the Abia Police Command.

The detailed account reveals that a truck, while navigating a descent along a slope, tragically veered out of control.

This loss of control led to the destruction of two military barricades that were intended to serve as a means to stabilize the truck’s movement.

The driver’s attempt to utilize the barricades as a method of securing the truck proved unsuccessful due to the unforeseen circumstances that unfolded during the descent.

The Abia Police Command, under the guidance of Maureen Chinaka, diligently provided this information to the public through an official statement released on Thursday, May 16.

It is imperative to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and exercise caution when traversing similar routes to prevent the recurrence of such unfortunate incidents.

The statement reads: “On 15/05/2024 at about 22:30hrs, the Isiochi police divisional headquarters received a report of a fatal motor accident along Port Harcourt-Enugu Expressway, near Lekwesi Umuchieze in Umueneochi LGA of Abia State.

“Investigation into the incident revealed at about 19:45 hrs a Mac truck with registration number KGE 22, driven by Amaechi Chuks Nwankwo, a 35-year-old male from Obowo, Imo State, lost control while descending a slope at the aforementioned location and destroyed two military barricades which he wanted to use as wage to the truck. He eventually got to the third which is the police checkpoint at that location but collided with a stationary bus, resulting in the death of two passengers, injuring five others.

“The injured victims were taken to Christ the King Hospital at Ngodo Isiochi. Sadly, one of the injured persons identity yet unknown was confirmed dead.

“The accident scene has been visited, corpses deposited at the mortuary, admitted patients have been treated and discharged, accident vehicle have been pulled out of the Ditch and Driver in our custody. Normalcy has been restored to the area, but monitoring efforts continue as investigation is ongoing.”