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Female passenger dies, six injured in Lagos expressway crash

A female passenger has died and six other people have been injured in a road accident along the Oworonsoki Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The crash occurred at New Castle Bus Stop, inward Gbagada, and involved a commercial vehicle carrying passengers. According to reports, the impact of the collision left the woman with fatal injuries, while the other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries. Emergency responders, including traffic and rescue officials, were quickly deployed to the scene to manage traffic, evacuate the victims and clear the road. The injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the body of the deceased was moved to a morgue. Authorities have begun investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. Preliminary information points to possible speeding and loss of control, but officials have yet to release a full report. Traffic […]

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Four mourners die, nine injured in Anambra multi vehicle crash

Four women returning from a burial have died and nine other persons were injured in a multiple vehicle crash at Agulu Lake along the Nanka Agulu road in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The accident, which happened around 6:18 p m on Friday, involved 19 people and four vehicles, including a Toyota Hiace bus, a shuttle bus, a trailer and a Toyota Hilux. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, the victims were travelling back from a funeral when the bus they boarded, descending a hill at high speed, lost control and crashed into three other vehicles. The Sector Public Education Officer of the FRSC in Anambra, Margaret Onabe, said preliminary findings showed that speeding and loss of control caused the crash, and that all the drivers fled the scene afterwards. She explained that 19 people were involved, […]

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Many injured as two buses collide in Plateau

Many passengers were injured on Thursday morning in a road crash involving two commercial buses in Plateau State, north central Nigeria. The accident happened near the permanent site of the University of Jos.​ The crash involved a Sharon bus and an 18 seater bus belonging to the University of Jos. Witnesses said the two vehicles collided, leaving several occupants with varying degrees of injury.​ Emergency responders and good Samaritans rushed the victims to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of injured passengers.​ The cause of the accident has not been officially established, but residents blamed speeding and reckless driving. They called on drivers to obey traffic rules and on security agencies to enforce road safety laws more strictly. Road safety officials in Plateau have repeatedly warned motorists to avoid speeding and overloading, especially on […]

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Two killed as tanker collides with motorcycle in Lagos

Two persons have died in Lagos after a tanker collided with a commercial motorcycle, also known as okada, in the early hours of Wednesday. The crash occurred along a busy corridor in the state and caused panic among road users before emergency responders arrived.​ According to preliminary information from traffic authorities, the tanker driver was allegedly speeding and lost control while attempting to manoeuvre through traffic. The vehicle rammed into the motorcycle, killing the rider and a passenger on the spot.​ Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority quickly moved in to cordon off the area and prevent a secondary accident. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency agencies were also alerted to forestall any fire outbreak from possible fuel leaks.​ The remains of the victims were evacuated from the scene by relevant authorities and taken […]

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Eight UNIJOS students die in Jos road crash

Eight students of the University of Jos have died in a road crash involving a trailer and a bus on Zaria Road in Jos, Plateau State. The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, opposite Unity Bank, when a bus conveying the students collided with a trailer.​ Eyewitnesses said 11 people were on board the bus. Seven were confirmed dead at the scene, while one more victim later died in the hospital, bringing the total fatalities to eight.​ They attributed the crash to speeding and wrongful overtaking, which allegedly caused the bus driver to lose control. The remaining three occupants sustained injuries and are receiving treatment in hospital; all the victims were male.​ The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Plateau State, Peter Longsan, confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the FRSC received […]

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Rising Road Accidents Claim Over 10 Lives in Oti Region.

The Oti Region recorded 41 road crashes between January and September 2024, involving 53 vehicles, including 20 commercial vehicles, 10 private cars, and 23 motorcycles. These incidents resulted in 10 deaths and 78 injuries, a marked increase from the previous year.According to Ms. Theresa Agyeman, Acting Regional Head of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), speeding and wrongful overtaking, particularly by motorcyclists, were key contributors to the rise in accidents. Motorcycles were involved in 43.4% of crashes, followed by commercial vehicles at 37.74%, and private vehicles at 18.87%.August saw the highest number of crashes with eight, while April and July recorded the highest fatalities, with three deaths each. Alarmingly, pedestrian knockdowns also rose sharply, with nine cases reported, a 125% increase from 2023.To combat the issue, the NRSA has partnered with police to intensify road safety campaigns and educate motorcyclists […]

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Fatal East Legon Crash Under Investigation.

A fatal car accident in East Legon has led to multiple deaths, with police citing overspeeding as the likely cause of the crash. Witnesses described a horrific scene, with vehicles involved in a high-speed collision. Police are investigating the incident to determine if any further actions, such as charges or safety recommendations, need to be taken. This accident has sparked fresh calls for tougher enforcement of speed limits and stricter penalties for reckless driving in urban areas.

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