A tragic road accident occurred on Friday night at the Agulu Lake, Nanka-Agulu road area of the Awka–Ekwulobia Road, resulting in the deaths of four women and injuries to nine others. The victims were reportedly returning from a burial ceremony when the driver of their vehicle lost control while navigating a slope towards a narrow bridge, leading to the crash. Eyewitness accounts detail a chaotic scene, with the Federal Road Safety Corps later confirming the toll of four fatalities.

Eyewitnesses described the circumstances of the crash, citing a failure in the vehicle's brakes as the cause of the driver's loss of control. The incident took place around 7 PM, during which the victims, dressed in burial attire, were making their way home after attending the funeral. Reports suggest that the community mourned not only the tragic loss of life but also the injuries sustained by others involved, highlighting the dangers associated with driving in that area, particularly at night.

This incident raises questions regarding road safety measures in Anambra State, especially on roads prone to accidents due to conditions such as steep descents and poorly maintained infrastructure. The tragedy underscores the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in ensuring the safety of road users and the need for enhanced oversight and preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.