A moving train on Thursday collided with Lagos Government staff bus which conveying civil servants to work.
The unfortunate crash occurred at the PWD bus stop in the Ikeja area of the state on Thursday morning.
Three people have been confirmed dead by emergency responders, with at least 84 persons injured and rushed to nearby hospitals.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) spokesman, Adebayo Taofiq said though the bus involved in the crash is the same as the regular BRT buses in the state, the bus was a staff bus of the Lagos State Government.
Also, a spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency in Lagos, Ibrahim Farinloye said, “Two adult females staff of the State Government dead and several injured evacuated.”
“The State Government staff bus was trying to cross the PWD/Sogunle rail crossing while the train coming into Lagos from Abeokuta trapped the bus on its rail,” he added.
In his reaction, Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwolu said he is “deeply saddened” by the accident.
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
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
