Tragic Accident Claims Lives on Benin–Agbor Road
A devastating road accident occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the Okhuahe community along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State, Nigeria. The head-on collision between an 18-seater commercial bus and a truck claimed the lives of eleven people and left seven others injured.
Details of the Collision
According to reports, the fatal crash transpired when the driver of the commercial bus, which was reportedly traveling towards Lagos, attempted to overtake another vehicle. This maneuver led to a direct head-on impact with an oncoming truck. Eyewitnesses corroborated this account, stating that the bus driver's attempt at wrongful overtaking was the cause of the collision.
Official Confirmation and Aftermath
The incident was confirmed by Mr. Cyril Mathew, the Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). He stated that eleven victims died instantly at the scene of the crash. Following the accident, the corpses of the deceased were evacuated to the morgue, while the injured individuals were promptly rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
FRSC Cautions Motorists
In the wake of the tragedy, Mr. Mathew issued a stern warning to motorists, urging them to desist from dangerous driving habits, particularly wrongful overtaking. He emphasized that such reckless actions continue to be a significant cause of fatalities on the nation's highways. The FRSC continues to advocate for adherence to traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life.
5 Comments
Africa
Personal responsibility behind the wheel is non-negotiable. This is a tragic lesson.
Bermudez
This bus driver's recklessness cost lives. Completely unacceptable!
Africa
FRSC just issues warnings. Where is the actual enforcement on these dangerous routes?
Comandante
While the driver's dangerous overtaking is clearly to blame, the overall condition of our highways also contributes to these fatalities. Better infrastructure might offer some margin for error.
Habibi
Wrongful overtaking is a huge problem and undoubtedly caused this tragedy. But the regulatory body for public transport also needs to step up its game to prevent these incidents from happening through better oversight.