A fatal road crash on the Agulu Lake road in Anambra State, Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of four women and injuries to nine others on Friday night, February 27, 2026. The incident occurred at the Nanka-Agulu road axis of the Awka–Ekwulobia Road in Anaocha Local Government Area, highlighting persistent safety concerns on the hilly corridor.
Eyewitnesses reported that the victims were returning from a burial ceremony when the driver of their vehicle lost control while descending toward a narrow bridge. One witness stated that the vehicle failed brakes, leading to a collision that killed several people instantly and injured others. The road’s narrow design and lack of an alternative bridge for separate ascending and descending lanes were cited as recurring factors in accidents along this stretch.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the crash in a statement by Sector Public Education Officer Margaret Onabe. The collision involved four vehicles: a Toyota Hiace (Registration HAL676YG), a trailer, a shuttle (Registration UKP274YA), and a Toyota Hellux. The crash occurred at 18:18 hours, with speed and loss of control identified as the probable cause. All drivers fled the scene, and no direct eyewitnesses to the crash were reported.
FRSC rescue observations indicated that the vehicle was descending the hill at high speed before colliding with the other three vehicles. In total, 19 people were involved—six male adults, ten female adults, and three male children. The casualties comprised four deceased female adults and nine injured individuals: two male adults, four female adults, and three male children.
The injured were rushed to St. Joseph Hospital in Adazi for treatment, while the deceased were deposited at the hospital morgue. Authorities also implemented an alternative route to restore traffic flow.
Sector Commander Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno offered condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. She urged motorists to prioritize safety, noting, “Drive safely to stay alive; safety is everyone’s responsibility.” This tragedy underscores the urgent need for infrastructural improvements, such as dedicated lanes on hazardous routes, and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent recurring accidents in the region.
