A tricycle rider was confirmed dead in an accident involving three vehicles at Nawfia on Awka-Enugu Expressway on Sunday.

Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra confirmed the incident  Awka.

Irelewuyi said the accident which occurred at about noon could be attributed to wrongful overtaking.

“The fatal crash involved a Ford Transit bus with registration number: NZM98EA, a yellow tricycle with registration number: AAH707UM, and a red Mack truck with registration number: KJA243XK.

“According to reports, the driver of the Ford bus en route Awka, overtook the truck wrongfully and rammed into the tricycle en route Onitsha in a single carriageway and crashed.

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“The crash involved 20 persons including 12 male adults and eight female adults. Three persons sustained some degree of injuries.

“The victims were rushed to an undisclosed hospital before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team from Awka Sector Command. The tricycle rider was, however, confirmed dead and his body deposited at a morgue,” he said.

While sympathising with the family of the dead, the Sector Commander urged motorists to watch and ensure the road was clear before overtaking.