Three Dead, 84 Injured In Lagos Train/Bus Collision

The  Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed three people dead while over 84 others sustained various degrees of injuries in an incident involving a train and a Lagos State government staff bus on Thursday morning in Lagos.

According to Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, “on the arrival of the agency’s response team at the scene of the incident, investigation gathered revealed that the immediate cause of the incident was due to reckless driving from part of the BRT bus driver while trying to beat the train road signal before the moving train rammed into the BRT bus.

“Unfortunately, three adults (two females and one male) were confirmed dead and 84 people were seriously injured.

“The injured victims have been administered first aid treatment by the agency’s medical team (paramedics) and LASAMBUS officials and were well stabilized before being transported to Ikeja General Hospital and trauma center for further treatment.

“The agency pre-hospital care unit, LASAMBUS officials, Nigeria Police Force, LASTMA, LNSC, and Nigerian Army are responders present at the scene of the incident.”

As of press time, 11 am, the affected bus has been removed from the tracks and the train has been recovered by the LASEMA crane.

Normal activities have been restored around the accident scene as traffic experiences free flow toward Ikeja.

Meanhile, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed shock and sorrow over the early morning accident.

The governor, who expressed sadness, registered his sincere condolences to the families of those that lost their lives in the accident, praying that God would grant them eternal rest.