Two die, others injured as Lagos staff bus, train collide
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says two bodies have been recovered at the scene of an accident involving a train and a staff bus in Sogunle area of Lagos on Thursday morning.
Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, NEMA, told newsmen in Lagos that the deceased were members of staff of the Lagos State Government
Farinloye said that the state government staff bus was trying to cross the PWD/Sogunle rail crossing while the train, on the rail, was coming into Lagos from Abeokuta.
He said that several other persons injured had been evacuated for proper medical care.
He said that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) flag Officers were reported to have tried to stop the driver of the bus from crossing before the accident.
A train collided with BRT this morning along Adekunle Fajuyi way, Ikeja.😬
Casualties still unknown. #ikeja #Train #Brt pic.twitter.com/biV7DevAnY— Crisp Nigeria (@crispnigeria) March 9, 2023
Emergency responders at the event are the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), NEMA, Police, FRSC, Civil defense , and the Nigerian Railway Corporation team.
I am deeply saddened by the news of the train/bus accident . The vehicle was conveying staff of the Lagos state government, our staff who serve the state in different capacities.
Let's say a prayer for the families and a prayer of mercy and protection for our state.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 9, 2023
