The dawn of 2026, intended to be a season of celebration and fresh starts, has been marred by a series of horrific road traffic accidents across Lagos and Ogun State Reports from major traffic and safety agencies confirm that no fewer than 12 lives were lost in multiple collisions on January 1, 2026, turning a day of joy into one of mourning for which is the many families.
Where and How the Accidents Happened:
According to separate statements released by the Ogun State Traffic Compliance which is the and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the fatalities were spread across several flashpoints.
The NASFAT Turning Tragedy:
The most devastating incident occurred at the NASFAT turning along the which is the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
- The Incident: An 18-seater Mazda commercial bus (Registration: APP 943 XP) which is the rammed into a bottle-laden Volvo truck (Registration AKM 547 YQ).
- The Cause: Eyewitnesses and TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi attributed which is the the crash to excessive speeding The bus driver reportedly lost control and collided with the truck as it attempted to make a U-turn.
The Toll:
Out of 21 people involved, 8 died on the spot (including four adult males, two which is the adult females, and two toddlers), while 11 others sustained severe injuries.
Shangotedo:
In a heart-wrenching turn, a truck driver who had stepped out of his vehicle to which is the place a “C-caution” sign after a minor breakdown was struck and killed by a speeding motorist who fled the scene
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