Six Die, Five Injured in Fatal Collision at Nawfia, Anambra

A tragic road accident on the morning of Friday, November 28, 2025 has left six dead and five injured after a collision between a passenger bus and a tipper truck along the busy Awka–Onitsha Expressway in the Nawfia axis, near Enugu-Agidi Junction, Anambra State.

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The crash involved a yellow-and-black tipper truck (registration FGG 21XV) and a red 608-series bus (registration XQ 398 AA).

Both vehicles reportedly carried mourners returning from a burial in Ebonyi State organised by a women’s group.

The bus was allegedly attempting dangerous overtaking to make up for lost time, a manoeuvre that culminated in a head-on collision with the tipper.

There were 32 occupants in total, 9 men and 23 women. Six people (2 men, 4 women) died; five women were injured; 21 passengers escaped unhurt.

Victims were rushed to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku (Awka), where medical staff confirmed the fatalities.

Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), led by Anambra Sector Commander Bridget Asekhauno, described the crash as preventable, blaming it on reckless driving and aggressive overtaking. They urged motorists to obey traffic laws and avoid dangerous manoeuvres.

The crash underscores one of Nigeria’s chronic road safety problems: vehicles, especially buses ferrying mourners, churchgoers or travellers from events often travel under time pressure, leading to rash driving and overtaking on dangerous stretches.

With 32 people aboard a tipper + bus combo, the margin for error shrinks drastically. Overloading coupled with aggressive driving significantly increases the risk of head-on collisions.

That FRSC responded promptly, cleared the road and took victims to hospital shows improved post-crash handling. Yet, no amount of rescue readiness will stop these tragedies if basic safety rules are ignored.

This tragedy isn’t new  Awka–Onitsha and many Nigeria highways have repeatedly witnessed crashes from reckless driving, overtaking and poor vehicle maintenance. For lasting change, enforcement + community education must be stepped up.

RoadKing Recommendations & Warnings for Drivers & Commuters

1. Avoid travelling at night on high-risk roads, especially when buses or trucks are involved. Visibility is lower; drivers may be fatigued.
2. Refuse to board overcrowded buses or vehicles with suspiciously many passengers, particularly when returning from events (burials, weddings, church) insist on safe load.
3. DRIVE SLOW — Don’t overtake at will: Dangerous overtaking is a major cause of head-on collisions; it’s not worth saving “a few minutes”.
4. Ensure vehicles are road-worthy — check tyre condition, lights, brakes before embarking; share contact/vehicle details with family when travelling in a group.
5. Advocate regulation and enforcement — support calls for stricter licensing, limit on passenger loads, and periodic vehicle inspection regimes, especially for buses and tipper-truck combos.

What We’ll Be Watching Next

• Will FRSC and state authorities launch a fresh crackdown on reckless driving and overloading along the Awka–Onitsha corridor Anambra, especially leading into the end-of-year travel rush?
• Will transport unions and community leaders begin public campaigns to discourage late-night, long-distance group travel immediately after funerals or events?
• Is there a systemic issue with buses and tipper-truck combos being used for passenger transport, which should ordinarily be restricted and will that be addressed legally or through public pressure?

This crash is yet another grim reminder: roads kill more often than they should in Nigeria but most of these deaths are preventable.

For readers of RoadKing.ng, this should serve as a wake-up call: every time you hit the road, speed, overloading, recklessness, and impatience could be the difference between life and death.