The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra has reported an accident at Umuokpo, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra that has claimed the life of a male passenger, on Christmas Day.

Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, Anambra Sector Commander of the corps, confirmed the accident in Awka, on Saturday.

According to Irelewuyi, the accident occured at about 4 a.m along Awka-Enugu Expressway and could have possibly been caused by fatigue.

He said, “The accident involved an unidentified driver of a blue Passat Volkswagen Wagon with registration number: BEN658TP.

“Eyewitness report reaching us indicates that due to fatigue, the driver of the vehicle slept off while driving and crashed.

“Twelve persons, comprising two male adults, a female adult, four male children and five female children were involved in the crash.

“Six persons sustained some degree of injuries.

“They were taken to Princeton Hospital, Awka, by FRSC rescue team, where a male passenger was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”

The FRSC official also said the body of the deceased had been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.

The Sector Commander sympathised with the family of the deceased and, in the same vein, urged motorists to ensure they observe rest periods when traveling to avoid getting tired.

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