In the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2025, a devastating accident in Awka, Anambra State, resulted in the deaths of two transport workers. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. at the Anambra Comfort Line loading bay along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
Eyewitnesses reported that a Lexus RX 350, driven by a young man accompanied by a female passenger, lost control at high speed and crashed into a stationary Toyota Sienna. At the time, the driver and loader were preparing the vehicle for a trip to Lagos. Both men were fatally injured on the spot.
Bystanders recounted that the driver and his companion appeared unhurt and were promptly rescued. The driver attributed the mishap to brake failure; however, witnesses expressed skepticism, suggesting possible driver distraction or impairment.
The situation escalated as colleagues of the deceased attempted to confront the driver, necessitating intervention by park authorities and law enforcement to prevent further violence. The driver and his passenger were secured until police arrived to escort them away safely.
This tragic event underscores the critical need for responsible driving and adherence to road safety regulations to prevent such heartbreaking incidents.
