No fewer than one driver has been confirmed dead... following a multiple articulated vehicle collision in the early hours of Friday at Otedola Bridge, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos–Ibadan Motorway. The deceased, yet to be identified, was the driver of a sand-laden trailer involved in a collision with another heavy-duty truck conveying granite. The crash reportedly occurred after both drivers struggled for right of way. Officials said the sand truck driver was trapped in the wreckage and sustained fatal injuries. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Rescue Team extricated the victim and handed him over to personnel of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who conveyed him to the General Hospital, Ikeja, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the granite-laden trailer was rescued unhurt. A separate incident about 50 metres away, involving a trailer carrying flour that overturned, further compounded traffic congestion in the area, though no additional fatalities were recorded. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, described the fatal crash as “deeply regrettable and largely preventable,” attributing it to impatience, indiscipline, and refusal to yield by drivers on the motorway. He extended condolences to the family of the deceased. Traffic along the corridor was severely disrupted, with nearly 80 per cent of the carriageway obstructed, forcing authorities to divert motorists heading into Lagos.show more

This morning, the collision involving heavy-duty trailers on Otedola... Bridge has culminated in an unfortunate fatality, with the operator of one of the trailers succumbing to the traumatic injuries sustained in the accident. The calamitous incident, which transpired due to a reckless contest for right of way, has prompted an expeditious emergency response from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The aberrant drivers, seemingly oblivious to the perils of their actions, were traversing the bridge when the collision occurred, obstructing nearly 80% of the carriageway and precipitating extensive traffic congestion. LASTMA personnel responded promptly, effectuating an intricate rescue operation to extricate the trapped driver, who was subsequently transferred to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) but unfortunately pronounced d#@d. The aftermath of the accident has witnessed a paradigmatic shift in traffic flow, with motorists being redirected through alternative routes, in a bid to mitigate the congestion. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, lamented the incident, attributing it to the impetuous nature and indiscipline prevalent among some drivers. This lamentable incident serves as a poignant reminder of the imperative need for drivers to exercise prudence and adhere to extant traffic regulations to forestall such calamitous occurrences. #FollowLASTMA The Lagos State Govt Lagos State Ministry of Transportation Babajide Sanwo-Olu Oluwaseun Osiyemi Sola Giwa Oki-bakare Olalekan JUBRIL ADEYEMI OSHODI Wale Musa Jubril A. Gawat #LagosTrafficReports Channels Television TVC News NTANetworkshow more

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞... VIDEO: Lagos Bus Driver Sets Vehicle, LASTMA Officer Ablaze The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority disclosed on Tuesday that one of its officials sustained severe injuries when the driver of a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus, licence plate LSD 355 CK, allegedly set both his vehicle and LASTMA personnel ablaze in an attempt to evade arrest. This information was shared in a statement by Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, on According to LASTMA, the incident occurred in the Cele area, inward Mile 2, after officers intercepted the bus for violating traffic regulations. The statement read, "The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is aware of a distressing video showing the driver of a Volkswagen T4 commercial bus, licence plate LSD 355 CK, setting both his vehicle and LASTMA officers ablaze in a brazen attempt to evade arrest. "This shocking incident occurred today, Tuesday, 5 November 2024, when the driver resisted arrest with extreme aggression by LASTMA officials. "The vehicle had been intercepted for violating traffic regulations in the Cele inward Mile 2 area. "In the course of the arrest, the driver and his conductor became violent, pouring petrol on LASTMA personnel and engaging in hostile confrontations and physical attacks against the officers present. "The injured LASTMA officer, who sustained severe burns, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment." --- Follow us for more breaking news and videosshow more

****VIEWER DISCRETION**** Hoffman Estates, Illinois experienced a multi-vehicle crash... on I-90 westbound near Barrington Road early Monday, February 2, 2026, resulting in injuries and a temporary shutdown of all westbound lanes. Crash Details: A semi-trailer truck struck a vehicle involved in an earlier crash, causing the truck to roll onto its side. The impact pushed the stationary vehicle into an EMS worker who was assisting at the scene. Injuries: Both the semi-truck driver and the EMS worker were transported to nearby hospitals with injuries. The condition of the driver from the initial crash is not yet confirmed. Cause: Illinois State Police stated the crash was caused by a drunk driver. The driver of a black Ford sedan was arrested for DUI after the initial collision with a black Kia SUV.show more

Anthony Joshua In A Fatal Car Accident Leaving 2... Dead. World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was reportedly involved in a traffic accident on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Eyewitnesses claimed that the convoy he was travelling in struck a parked truck, leading to the deaths of two individuals. Joshua was said to have suffered minor injuries. #AnthonyJoshua #CarAccident #Lagos #Nigeriashow more

NEW: Prior to deadly crash, a pickup truck driver... raced the wrong way at high speed along Wilson Blvd. to N. Glebe Rd. The truck passed an ArlingtonCountyPD officer at N. George Mason Dr. who tried to catch up. A woman died in the collision. Her car was hit after she pulled onto Wilson from N. Vermont. Video via Here's ACPD's information on the investigation: ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash along Wilson Boulevard that occurred on the afternoon of January 27, 2025. At approximately p.m., police and fire were dispatched to the report of a crash with injuries involving multiple vehicles. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Wilson Boulevard at a high rate of speed when they struck a white sedan as it turned onto Wilson Boulevard from N. Vermont Street. As a result of the impact from the initial crash, the vehicles struck two additional vehicles stopped at the traffic light at Wilson Boulevard and N. Glebe Road. The drivers of the pickup truck and the sedan were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. The driver of the sedan, an adult female, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The driver of the pickup truck, an adult male, remains hospitalized with critical injuries. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to his incident is asked to contact Detective K. Stahl at 703-228-7145 or [email protected]. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Arlington Now Matthew Young Henry Bright @Newsguy41 Tom Jackman Charlie Bragaleshow more

Multi-vehicle crash at Vineyards Toll Plaza on Highway 2000,... driver missing 🚨 Traffic Alert: There was a multiple-vehicle collision this afternoon along the Vineyards Toll Plaza on the East-West leg of Highway 2000 in Old Harbour, St Catherine. Eyewitnesses say the crash occurred after the driver of a trailer truck lost control of the vehicle. The driver reportedly fled the scene after causing significant damage. 📸 Onlookers captured the aftermath, with one commenting, "Look how much vehicle the man mash up? Eh?" More details soon. #TrafficUpdate #Highway2000 #OldHarbourshow more

PHOTOS: 6 dead, Others Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash... No fewer than 6 people have lost their lives, while several others sustained various degrees of injuries in a fatal accident involving a 18-seater commercial bus along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday. The crash has caused a major gridlock, leaving commuters stranded for hours as emergency responders work to clear the wreckage and rescue victims. As of the time of filing this report, rescue operations are still ongoing, with emergency teams battling to save those trapped and manage the aftermath of the tragic incident. Credit: Adekunle Sulaimon --- Follow us for more breaking news and videosshow more

A man who was aboard a bus that crashed... along the N1 highway in Musina said the bus driver fell asleep and lost control of the vehicle. A man who identified himself as the assistant driver claims the man behind the wheel fell asleep and lost control of the bus. “The driver was sleeping, and a police officer woke him up. He told the driver to go to Musina to register and take the fingerprints of the passengers. When the driver started the bus, he was already exhausted and failed to control the bus.”show more

Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into New Jersey Limo Business, Injuring Driver... A tractor-trailer driver lost control and slammed into a limo business in Clifton, New Jersey early Monday morning, causing significant structural damage. The crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. at a business along Kensington Avenue and Route 3, near a ramp where the driver was attempting to exit. The front of the truck became lodged in the building, sending debris falling as the structure was impacted. The driver was trapped for about an hour before being rescued and taken to a hospital conscious and alert, saying he was transporting dog food. Rescue crews also freed one person trapped upstairs, while the cause of the crash remains under investigation.show more

According to the bus driver involved in the crash,... Cyrus Jirongo was leaving a petrol station in haste and failed to give way, leading to a head-on collision. The former MP was alone in the car at the time. The accident occurred in the early hours of the morning, at around 3 a.m.show more

An Accra bound VIP bus was involved in a... T-Bone collision with a truck at the Anloga Junction in Kumasi, after attempting to cross the flashing yellow traffic light in the late evening hours of Thursday. Fortunately, no deaths were recorded at the scene and all injured persons in the crash were rushed to the hospital.show more

🚨#WATCH: As Semi-Truck Crashes Into Trailer Loaded with $100,000... Worth of Fireworks exploded causing a spectacular display 📌#Hope | #Canada Canada officials say a pickup truck with a trailer had pulled over on the side of the highway when it was struck from behind by a semi-truck carrying a large load of fireworks worth an estimated $100,000. The collision ignited the fireworks after the crash. This incident occurred in Hope, British Columbia, on Thursday, October 26, around 10 p.m. Both drivers were able to exit their vehicles safely, but one of them was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.show more

🚨#BREAKING: Numerous people from a touring group are dead... following a deadly fiery crash 📌#HenrysLake | #Idaho At this time, officials have confirmed that seven people are dead following a fiery crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Henrys Lake in Island Park in Idaho near Yellowstone. According to an Idaho State Police news release, the collision involved a Dodge Ram pickup truck and a Mercedes passenger van, both of which caught fire after the crash. The van was reportedly carrying a tour group of 14 people. Six passengers in the van were killed, along with the driver of the pickup truck officials have not release the names of those who have been killed in the crash at this time.show more

SAINT PAUL: Firefighters and paramedics responded to eastbound I-94... between Snelling Ave. and Hamline Ave. for a traffic crash, with a stalled car left in the middle eastbound lane. A traffic camera captured another driver crashing into the barrier to avoid the vehicle, though there were no injuries reported in any of the crashes. Responders arrived to assist with traffic shortly after, and the crash was cleared by 8:40 p.m.show more

LAGOS TRAFFIC UPDATE Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide... Sanwo-Olu has apologized to Lagosians over the severe traffic situation yesterday and this morning, on behalf of both State and Federal Governments. Mr Governor says the decision to fix the bridge by Messrs Buildwell construction has been on for over 3 years and it was to prevent a disaster waiting to happen. #LagosTraffic #LagosTrafficUpdateshow more

An overturned tractor-trailer in Center City Philadelphia is backing... up traffic during the height of rush hour Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 3 was over Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, where the truck was on its side as crews freed the driver and rushed them to Temple Hospital. A hazmat team is responding to the scene after a substance was seen leaking from the tractor-trailer.show more