Five vehicles were said to have been reportedly involved in two crashes along Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra State.

Newsmen learnt that three persons were injured in both crashes.

It was further learnt that the three vehicles including a tanker, a Toyota 4Runner and a Toyota Highlander were involved in the Awka crash while the other that occurred at Igbariam Junction involved a Toyota Sequia and a Mercedes Benz truck.

Reacting to the development, the Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Pascal Anigbo confirmed both incidents.

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He said the injured victims were rushed to the hospital by the FRSC rescue team, while obstructions were cleared and normal traffic flow restored.

The tragic incident occurred around 11:51 am on Monday, 11 along at Obosi-Nkpor road near Elohim Oil Project Nig. Ltd.