Speeding Lorry Crashes into St. Matthias Catholic Church in Agulu, Sparks Fire

A fully loaded truck veered off Agulu Lake–Golden Tulip Hotel Road in Anaocha LGA on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. It smashed through the fence of St. Matthias Catholic Church, Agulu, and immediately caught fire. Rescue teams battled to contain the blaze as traffic gridlocked around the scene. Fire Service spokesman Chukwudi Chiketa said the driver fled before firefighters arrived. He blamed the crash on excessive speed and loss of control. Fire crews from Anambra State Fire Service quickly extinguished the flames and prevented further damage. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Operations at the church concluded safely, and crews then responded to a separate fire at Climax Industry Limited in Obosi earlier that same day.

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