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

A passenger was reportedly attacked and robbed of their... phone by a group of hoodlums in Ajah, Lagos State. The incident occurred around the General Paint area. According to the passengers, the driver of the bus involved allegedly allowed the group of hoodlums to rob them of their phones. The passengers questioned why the driver had parked in the area where the incident occurred, noting that no other passengers were present at the time.show 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

Southern California firefighters removed a driver who was lodged... underneath a tractor-trailer after a traffic collision. The driver of the car was awake and responsive and transported to a local trauma center for treatment, according to fire officials.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

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

A detached trailer struck a car waiting at an... Ogden intersection Friday morning, sending one person to the hospital. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Zach Randall, a truck pulling a Weber State float trailer was traveling east on 31st Street when the trailer became disconnected. The trailer rolled into a Honda sedan stopped at the I-15 northbound off-ramp traffic light. Investigators say the trailer tongue struck the driver in the head. The driver of the Honda was taken to McKay-Dee Hospital 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

The family of a youth who died in a... road accident in Pudukkad, Thrissur, has alleged that the incident was a deliberate act rather than a road accident. The victim, identified as Rijas, a native of Pattambi, died on Sunday evening after the motorcycle he was travelling on was involved in a collision. According to his family, Rijas and a friend had an argument with the occupants of the vehicle involved in the crash around 10 minutes before the incident. Rijas' father alleged that the vehicle occupants, who are reportedly from Tamil Nadu, intentionally rammed the motorcycle following the earlier altercation. The family has submitted a complaint to the Thrissur Rural Superintendent of Police, seeking further investigation into the matter. A woman who was travelling with Rijas reportedly informed the family about the argument that took place before the crash. His father also claimed that police found the occupants of the vehicle to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Dashcam footage and CCTV visuals of the collision have surfaced, and police are examining the footage as part of the investigation. Authorities have not yet confirmed the family's allegations, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to Rijas' death.show more

A commercial driver transporting passengers from Onitsha to Lagos... has been arrested for the alleged k!lling of a passenger. The driver reportedly got into a heated argument with the passenger and allegedly thre@ten£d to deal with him. When the bus got to Ijebu-Ode, the driver allegedly spotted a truck parked by the roadside and deliberat£ly crashed the passenger’s side of the bus into it. The passenger reportedly d!ëd on the spot, while the other passengers on the bus sustained injuries. Realizing what he had done in ang£r, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled to his family home. The police launched an investigation, tracked him down, and arrested him.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