National Route 1 (RN1) was the scene of a human tragedy on Saturday, January 31, 2026. An exceptionally violent accident involving a heavy goods vehicle and a passenger transport vehicle claimed the lives of ten people.

The circumstances of the tragedy

According to information released by the National Police via its social media channels, the collision occurred approximately 5 km north of the town of Glei , near the village of Sorad. The crash involved:

1. A semi-trailer truck .
2. A 9-seater bus (commonly called a "nine-seater").

The provisional toll reports 10 deaths and 9 injuries , highlighting the extreme severity of the impact.

Intervention and restoration of traffic

Police were immediately alerted and arrived at the scene to secure the area and assist the victims. The accident initially brought traffic to a standstill on this strategic route, forcing the implementation of alternating traffic flow.

However, the police confirmed at the end of the day that the situation had returned to normal:

"Traffic has resumed on the RN1 following the previously reported accident at the northern exit of the town of Glei."

A persistent scourge

This accident serves as a stark reminder that road safety remains a major concern in Togo. Official statistics are alarming: between 2022 and 2024, the country recorded 20,942 accidents , resulting in 1,826 deaths.

In the face of this tragedy, the authorities are renewing their calls for caution and increased vigilance from road users to avoid further loss of life.