Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the early morning tragedy which occurred on Thursday, involving a collision between a moving train and a Lagos State Government staff bus.
In a developing story, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA has now confirmed the death of three persons while over 84 others were seriously injured from the accident which happened between Shogunle and Ikeja, the axis of the state.
Reacting, Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, expressed sadness and registered his sincere condolence to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident, praying that God would grant them eternal rest.
His statement reads:
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the 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.
“My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.”
He, however, expressed gratitude to residents who assisted the state’s first rescue team in the search saying “the true spirit of Lagos must be sustained at all times.”
He added: “A big thank you to well-meaning Lagosians who immediately joined in rescue efforts. Our first responders and emergency services are on the ground and we will share more information shortly.”
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.”
Both the affected bus and train have been removed from the tracks and normalcy restored around the accident scene.
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