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Petrol Tanker Explodes, Kills One, Razes Six Shops in Anambra

A petrol tanker explosion in the Ozubulu area of Anambra State claimed one life and destroyed at least six shops late Friday, November 21, 2025. The incident occurred after the tanker collided with a car and a tricycle, sparking a massive fire that quickly spread to nearby shops along Udoji Road. Eyewitnesses reported that the explosion caused immediate panic and that fire engulfed the area before firefighters arrived. Some tricycle passengers sustained severe burns and were rushed to hospital. The prompt response of Anambra State Fire Service, with three trucks on site, was credited with preventing further loss and damage. Federal Road Safety and other emergency teams managed the aftermath and diverted traffic, while authorities confirmed the incident as one of several recent fire disasters in the state.

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15 Injured in Major Road Crash in Ogun State

Fifteen people suffered injuries in a major road accident on Monday at Omoyele Junction along the Sagamu–Ikorodu Expressway in Ogun State. The crash involved an unregistered Mack truck, a Toyota Highlander, a Suzuki minibus, and a motorcycle. According to TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi, the accident happened when the truck’s brakes failed due to excessive speed, causing it to crash into the other vehicles. Emergency services responded quickly, treating 12 male and 3 female victims at the scene and clearing the wrecked vehicles to restore traffic flow. On the same day, a separate truck carrying containers also crashed at Ijagun along the Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway, blocking the road and causing delays. The road was later cleared by FRSC officials who took the victims to General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode. TRACE urged drivers to slow down and avoid unnecessary crashes caused by speeding. Meanwhile, police […]

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Court jails driver, orders ₦3m payment for damaging FRSC vehicle

An Abuja High Court has sentenced Mr. Yusuf Baba to three months imprisonment or a fine of ₦50,000 for dangerous driving and ordered him to pay ₦3,190,000 as compensation for damages caused to a patrol vehicle belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other impounded cars. The incident occurred on June 10, 2025, under Dantata Bridge, Abuja, when FRSC operatives flagged Baba down during a Mobile Court session for overloading. Rather than comply, Baba sped off recklessly, lost control, and crashed into an FRSC patrol vehicle and another offender’s car before fleeing the scene. He was later arrested at a filling station along CITEC Road and charged with dangerous driving and assaulting a Marshal on duty. Delivering judgment on October 29, 2025, the court found Baba guilty of dangerous driving, convicted, and sentenced him accordingly, while discharging him […]

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Three dead, others injured in multiple crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

At least three people, including a police inspector, have been confirmed dead following a multiple-vehicle crash involving five articulated trucks on Kara Bridge, inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, confirmed the incident on Thursday at the scene of the crash. “We have a case of multiple accidents at the border between Ogun and Lagos State. Five vehicles were involved — all articulated trucks. Precisely, three people have been rescued from the scene,” Ishola said. He added that emergency teams, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and other security agencies, were deployed early to assist with rescue operations. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by a trailer that suffered brake failure. “At the beginning, we have a trailer that failed brake, and it is […]

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Petrol Tanker Explodes on Bida-Agaei Road in Niger State

A petrol tanker has exploded after skidding off the Bida-Agaei road in Niger State. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, causing a massive fire. The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Hajiya Aishatu Sa’adu, confirmed the incident. She stated that the exact number of casualties is not yet known, as rescue operations are still ongoing at the scene. The explosion has led to a serious traffic gridlock on the busy expressway. The FRSC also noted that the poor condition of the road hampered their emergency response time.

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Motorcyclist Killed by Truck in Ondo Road Accident

A motorcyclist was crushed to death by a truck on Wednesday morning along Oda Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital. According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred when a speeding truck lost control and rammed into the motorcycle. The victim, who was returning home after dropping his children off at school, died instantly at the scene. The witness described the incident as a "very sad scene." The body of the deceased has been taken to a mortuary, while the truck driver reportedly fled the scene. Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps and the State Police Command stated they had not yet been officially briefed on the incident.

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Fatal Tanker Fire Explosion on Ogun Expressway

A petrol tanker explosion on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway is feared to have killed an unconfirmed number of people in the early hours of Friday. According to the Ogun State Traffic Agency (TRACE), the accident occurred around 1 a.m. A 33,000-litre fuel tanker, traveling at high speed, overturned and spilled its contents, causing a massive fire. The inferno also burned a truck and a tow vehicle parked nearby and destroyed a high-voltage power cable that supplies electricity to the Mowe area. Emergency services, including TRACE, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and fire services, are on the scene. Officials have not yet released the exact number of casualties as rescue and recovery operations continue. Authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes and expect significant traffic delays in the area.

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Bride survives as 19 wedding guests die in Zamfara bridge collapse

At least 19 people died on Saturday when a commercial bus carrying a bride and her wedding guests plunged into a river while attempting to cross a collapsed bridge between Gwalli village and Gummi town in Zamfara State. The victims were travelling from Fass village (Gummi LGA) to Kebbi State to hand over the bride after her wedding ceremony. How the tragedy happened Eyewitnesses said the driver, unfamiliar with the terrain, tried to navigate the damaged bridge, which locals had patched with sandbags and stones, when the bus slipped and overturned into the river. Ishiak Ahmed, a witness, said the bus skidded off the makeshift crossing, throwing passengers into the water. A relative, Usman, said the overloaded bus scraped against rocks, forcing the driver to stop. “The bride and a few others stepped out, but while the driver was outside, […]

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Kano Govt Reroutes Drivers After Yaryasa Bridge Collapse

The Kano State Police Command has directed motorists to use alternative routes after the collapse of the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area, following days of heavy rainfall. The bridge, a critical link between Kano and Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and other eastern states, has been declared unsafe for use. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said on Saturday that barricades, detours, and warning signs have been set up to guide motorists away from the danger zone. Officers from the Motor Traffic Division, working with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), and transport unions, are managing traffic flow and ensuring road safety. “The area around the collapsed bridge has been cordoned off to prevent accidents. We appeal to motorists traveling towards Tudun Wada and beyond to cooperate with traffic officers and follow the […]

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