The incident happened at about 12:20pm on Wednesday, April 17, along the Asaba-Onitsha Road, by Okpoko Market.

According to a statement signed by ARC Charles A. Iyiegbuniwe of the Public Education office, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, the victim was knocked down when a vehicle that was being towed with a tow truck detached the truck and speedily rammed into her, crushing her instantly, while the tow truck driver continued speeding without knowing what happened.

“At about 12:20hrs of the day, A white colour Commercial Tow Truck vehicle with Registration number XA550BMA, model ML180, was towing a vehicle in an uncontrollable speed along the axis.

“A female adult was said to be crossing the road, the vehicle that was towed got ditached from the tow truck and killed the woman, while the truck continued movement.