The vehicle carrying Joshua reportedly collided with another car under circumstances that are still being investigated.

According to reports, two people died on the spot, while Joshua sustained minor injuries.

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Meanwhile, fans have flooded social media with messages of concern, while local authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

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A statement shared on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority‘s official X handle stated that the injured victims have been evacuated to the nearest hospital for medical attention.

“There’s a report of a fatal road crash involving a Dangote SINO truck, 3 tricycles and a Mini Bus (Korope) at Iyana Meiran inward Meiran road by PHC. Safety cones have been placed around the scene, and Police Officers are on the ground. 2 fatalities recorded, and Casualties have been taken to the nearest hospital for medical attention.”

According to previous reports by newsmen, two people were killed and two others seriously injured in separate midnight crashes in Lagos, prompting the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to warn motorists against reckless speeding..

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According to LASTMA, the first fatal accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at Otedola Bridge inward Berger on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, where an unregistered vehicle rammed into a moving trailer at high speed.

The force of the collision killed both occupants of the car on the spot. The trailer driver reportedly fled with the vehicle immediately after the crash.

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According to sources in the local government, six of the children, alongside their father, were returning from the farm when the canoe conveying them capsized

It was gathered that the family of seven had gone to the farm to harvest cassava, and on their way back, the canoe sank, but one of the children was said to have survived.

A source who simply identified himself as  Ameh told journalists in a telephone chat, that rescue efforts were immediately launched by local divers and community members.

The Chairman of the local government, Melvin James, who confirmed the incident, said that the seven people were on board the canoe when it capsized, and five children died in the boat mishap.

He said, “The man and six of his children had gone to the farm to harvest crops, but on their way back home, the canoe conveying them capsized and they drowned.

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“Though the canoe was overloaded, which might have caused the mishap, the father and one of the children survived.

The council chairman said that the wife was not in the canoe when the incident happened.

While describing the incident as unfortunate, James extended his condolences to the family.

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Preliminary investigations revealed that the commercial bus was vying for space along the main carriageway when it rammed into the truck. A passenger, who was sitting at the edge of the bus doorway, was thrown out on impact and tragically crushed under the truck’s rear tires, resulting in instant death.

Two other passengers, a man and a woman, sustained serious injuries and were promptly taken to Ikorodu General Hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) for urgent medical attention.

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The deceased’s body was released to family members by officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The rescue and emergency response operation was supported by personnel from the Owutu Police Division, while LASTMA officials swiftly cleared the wreckage to restore traffic flow along the busy corridor.

The agency extended condolences to the family of the deceased and urged motorists to exercise greater caution on the roads.

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Without hesitation, the governor directed his aides to deploy two of his security Hilux vehicles to transport the injured to a nearby medical facility. He personally supervised the evacuation, ensuring that each victim, including a woman with severe injuries, was carefully lifted into the vehicles and given urgent medical attention.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the accident was caused by the driver of a white Toyota Venza, registration number ABUJA: GWA 50 AW, who allegedly drove against traffic. The resulting head-on collision involved the Venza and three commercial minibuses carrying passengers, leaving multiple people injured and causing a major traffic disruption.

Governor Okpebholo remained at the scene until all the injured were safely transported and under the care of medical professionals, with another security vehicle providing escort.

His prompt intervention drew widespread praise from road users, residents, and passersby, many of whom commended the governor for his hands-on approach and concern for the welfare of citizens.

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The fatal crash, confirmed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, involved a Mazda bus with registration number KJA 811 YF and a DAF truck bearing the plate number T1 4636 LA.

According to Bakare-Oki, all eight victims, including the driver and conductor of the bus, died instantly. Eight other passengers sustained various degrees of injuries and were quickly transported to the Badagry General Hospital by officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, for urgent medical care.

Emergency response teams comprising personnel from LASTMA, FRSC, the Nigeria Police (Morogbo Division), and troops from the 244 Battalion, Ibereko Barracks, worked in concert to evacuate the scene and rescue survivors.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the commercial bus was traveling at high speed when the driver lost control and veered into the path of the oncoming truck. The impact was described as catastrophic, offering little chance of survival for several passengers.

Bakare-Oki, who visited the accident site, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss and offered condolences to the families of the deceased.

“This painful event is a stark reminder of how precious and fragile life is. No one should begin a journey and not return. We mourn with the families and pray for strength in this time of grief,” he said.

He also conveyed his best wishes for the full recovery of the injured passengers and issued a stern advisory to all commercial and articulated vehicle operators to adhere strictly to safety regulations, emphasizing that excessive speeding and reckless driving continue to endanger lives on Nigerian roads.

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The tragic incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Tuesday near the Soka area of the expressway.

Eyewitness reports state that the accident involved at least three Nissan Micra taxi cabs and three articulated trucks.

All the vehicles were said to be heading from the Iwo Road axis before the collision occurred.

While emergency responders were yet to confirm an official death toll as of press time, local sources said the impact of the crash left many dead and several others injured.

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Confirming the incident in a statement, the spokesperson for the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Mohammed Wakil, described the development as devastating.

He said, “The command is in mourning. SP Mustapha Garba was on his way to attend his own wedding when the unfortunate incident occurred.

“He was in the company of three friends in a Mercedes Benz.

Wakil further disclosed that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Sani-Omolori, acted swiftly after receiving the heartbreaking news.

Unfortunately, the crash proved fatal for Garba and two of his companions.

“Sadly, a medical doctor at the hospital confirmed the groom and two others were dead. Their bodies have been released to their families for burial,” he concluded.

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Governor Abba Yusuf, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, described the accident as a “dark moment” for the state, saying it claimed the lives of some of Kano’s most promising youths.

In a statement on Saturday and signed by his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, the governor expressed deep sorrow and extended his condolences to the bereaved families and the entire sports community.

The statement added that the victims were part of Kano’s official delegation to the National Sports Festival and included athletes, coaches, and other state officials.

The accident occurred along the Kano–Zaria expressway.

Yusuf called on the public to remain calm and united during this difficult time, assuring them that the government will provide all necessary support to the families of the deceased and the injured survivors.

To honour their memories, the governor directed that Monday be observed as a public holiday, encouraging residents across the state to use the day to reflect, pray, and support the grieving families.

The state government also appealed to Islamic clerics and the wider Muslim community within and outside Kano to offer special prayers for the victims and ask for strength and patience for the bereaved families.

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The accident involved a commercial blue Mack truck with registration number AKD 579 XM, and a private silver Lexus saloon car with a registration number LSR 545 JN.

The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps’ state Sector Command, Elizabeth Jayeola disclosed this in a statement.

Jayeola noted that five adult males were involved in the crash, adding the accident to speeding violation and loss of control.

According to her, the emergency response team arrived to manage the situation, stressing that the injured victims were immediately referred to Alimosho General Hospital for medical attention.

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