Six students and a driver tragically lost their lives after an articulated vehicle rammed into a Federal University Lokoja (FUL) shuttle bus. The accident, which occurred on February 17, left the shuttle bus crushed and sparked widespread grief among students. Rescue teams have attended to the injured.
Six students and a driver were tragically killed in a fatal crash on February 17, 2025, when an articulated vehicle collided with a shuttle bus belonging to Federal University Lokoja (FUL). The accident took place around 2:30 p.m. near the university as the bus was about to transport students to campus.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the truck, which was carrying palm oil and wooden materials, lost control and crashed into the bus, crushing it completely. The shuttle bus was filled with students, and the collision led to the immediate death of six students and the driver. The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) arrived at the scene to rescue trapped victims, and the bodies were moved to the morgue for identification.
The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, including the Federal Teaching Hospital in Lokoja and Kogi State Specialist Hospital, for medical treatment. While officials have not yet confirmed the exact number of casualties, the situation has caused an outpouring of grief among students, who have taken to social media to mourn their lost friends. Some have posted photographs identifying the victims, while the FRSC continues to investigate the cause of the accident.
This incident has drawn widespread attention to road safety, as calls for stricter regulations on trailers and larger vehicles intensify.
