A passenger bus heading towards the axis of oshodi has collided with a moving train, which dragged the bus along for a stretch before it managed to come to an abrupt stop.
The commuter bus was said to be carrying six [6] persons in which non were seriously injured.
The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu who confirmed the incident said the vehicle suddenly veered onto the tracks and collided with the train.
He said:
“The agency received distress calls at 8.12 am on the above. Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a passenger motor GGE 972 GE with six passengers had veered onto the train tracks while crossing the rail at PWD inward Oshodi and subsequently collided with a scheduled commuter train. “
“The Agency was able to successfully extricate the passengers and note that there was no loss of life. Casualties have been provided with on site medical care and discharged”
“Members of the public, especially drivers of commuter buses are reminded to obey traffic regulations to prevent injuries and transport delays.
The wreckage of the bus has been safely removed to allow for free flow of commuter traffic.”
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