The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal multiple-vehicle road traffic crash that claimed 12 lives at Gada Biyu along the Yangoji–Abuja (YGJ–ABJ) corridor.
The crash occurred at about 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and involved four vehicles: a commercial trailer conveying coal, a commercial bus, and two commercial cars.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Corps Public Education Officer, Segun Ogungbemide, said preliminary findings pointed to speed violation and dangerous driving as the likely causes of the tragedy.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident could have been caused by speed violation and dangerous driving which led to loss of control,” Ogungbemide stated.
He explained that further information gathered by FRSC operatives at the scene showed that the driver of the commercial trailer was driving at an excessive speed beyond the legally prescribed limit for the corridor.
“The truck driver lost control and crashed into already parked vehicles, which triggered the fatal collision,” he added.
According to the FRSC spokesperson, a total of 18 persons were involved in the crash. Five victims died instantly at the scene, while seven others who were rescued and rushed to the hospital later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to 12.
He noted that three other victims sustained injuries of varying severity, including bruises, cuts, fractures, and head injuries, and are currently receiving medical attention.
Ogungbemide reiterated the Corps’ call on motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits and traffic regulations, warning that excessive speed and reckless driving remain major causes of fatal road crashes across the country.
