Baby, Two Others Killed as Vehicle Conveying Corpse Crashes into Trailer in Kogi

Three people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident that occurred in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Naijapunchnews reports that the fatal crash happened around the Ganaja Village Roundabout, where a vehicle conveying the body of a deceased person reportedly collided with a trailer.

According to eyewitnesses, the victims included a baby, the driver of the vehicle transporting the corpse, and a family member who was accompanying the body for burial.

The impact of the collision was said to have been severe, with the three victims reportedly dying instantly at the scene.

The circumstances that led to the crash have not yet been officially established, and authorities are yet to confirm the exact cause of the accident.

Emergency responders and relevant officials are expected to investigate the incident to determine what led to the fatal collision.

The tragic accident has left residents and road users in the area shocked, as sympathies continue to pour in for the bereaved family.

As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by the relevant authorities regarding the identities of the victims or further details surrounding the crash. Investigations are ongoing.