Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
LAGOS/IBADAN, NIGERIA — A devastating road accident involving an 18‑seater commercial bus and a truck on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has left at least six people dead and others injured, with several passengers initially feared dead after being trapped or thrown from the vehicle during the collision, authorities and eyewitnesses said on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The crash occurred around 2:36 p.m. at the NASFAT axis of the busy expressway, a stretch notorious for frequent accidents, particularly during festive travel periods. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the commercial bus — bound outbound from Lagos — reportedly rammed into a truck that was making a U‑turn, causing the bus to slide underneath the larger vehicle and trapping numerous occupants inside.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes at the accident site, with some passengers lying unconscious and others clinging to life as bystanders and early responders attempted recovery efforts. Videos circulating online captured frantic rescue activity as crowds gathered in the aftermath of the collision.
The Ogun State Sector of the FRSC, which is coordinating the response, confirmed six deaths, while two other victims sustained injuries and were taken to Famobis Hospital in Lotto for medical treatment. Rescue crews including FRSC personnel, ambulance teams and police units were deployed to clear the scene and assist the injured.
Preliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding may have contributed to the accident, a common factor in many fatal crashes along the expressway. The FRSC sector command has ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances leading up to the collision, emphasising the need to determine whether driver error, road conditions or other factors played a role.
The tragedy comes only days after another high‑profile collision on the same highway involving British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, whose vehicle crashed into a stationary truck in late December, killing two of his team members. That incident reignited public concern over the expressway’s safety record and the risks of excessive speed and hazardous driving behaviour on Nigeria’s major roads.
Road accidents remain a persistent challenge in Nigeria, where high traffic volumes, poor enforcement of safety regulations, and inadequate emergency response infrastructure contribute to frequent and often deadly crashes. The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway — one of the country’s busiest inter‑state corridors — has long been a flashpoint for fatal collisions involving commercial buses, trucks and private vehicles.
As investigation continues and relatives of victims await official casualty confirmation, FRSC officials have urged motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits and road safety guidelines, especially during peak travel periods like holidays and festive weekends. The agency has emphasised that preventing further loss of life requires both behavioural change by drivers and enhanced enforcement of highway safety standards.
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