Two killed in tragic auto crash at Abia’s sign board junction

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Abia State, Mrs. Ngozi Ezeoma, has confirmed a road accident that claimed the lives of a tricycle operator and his female passenger.

The fatal crash occurred at the notorious “Sign Board” junction near Ubani Market in Umuahia, the state capital.

Ezeoma, who described the incident as “tragic and sad,” noted that it happened barely hours after another fatal crash at Opobo Road in Aba, where a motorcycle rider was knocked down by a tricycle and subsequently crushed by an oncoming truck. The tricycle rider reportedly fled the scene.

She further disclosed that three similar accidents had occurred at the same “Sign Board” junction in 2025, resulting in multiple fatalities.

She said, “I reiterated our call on motorists and all road users in the state to strictly obey traffic rules and regulations to prevent avoidable loss of lives.

“We urged drivers, especially those of heavy-duty vehicles and tricycles, to exercise caution, avoid overspeeding, and be more careful at dangerous junctions.

“The bodies of the deceased have been recovered and deposited at a mortuary in Umuahia, while efforts are ongoing to trace the fleeing truck driver.”

According to an eyewitness account, the victims were killed on Tuesday evening when a speeding truck rammed into their tricycle along the Umuahia-Ubani-Uzuakoli Road.

An eyewitness, who identified himself only as Uche, said the truck was moving at high speed when it struck the tricycle, dragging it beneath the vehicle and killing both occupants instantly. He added that the truck driver fled the scene immediately after realising the victims were dead.