The frenetic pace of Lagos life was horribly interrupted this morning when a fully loaded passenger train derailed at Magoro, Lagos, trapping so many of the passengers.The number of casualties is yet to be confirmed but rescue efforts have been activated
The sad incident happened at about 7.15am. The train was moving enroute Ebute Metta via Oshodi from Iju.
Further investigation revealed that the train derailed as a result of faulty tracks at the level crossing which has been reported by LASTMA men in the area and was noted for pending engineering works.
No life was lost but information gathered at the scene from the bystanders has it that the wounded victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical first aid.
Efforts are currently on ground to evacuate the derailed coaches as the NRC crane has been despatched to the scene from Lagos Island. The combined efforts of the GM LASEMA, LRT, LRU PARAMEDICS, LRU FIRE, LASAMBUS, FRSC, RRS, LASTMA and Nigeria Police are on ground to ensure swift recovery. Recovery operation ongoing by the officials of the Nigeria Railway Corporation
Lagos State Police spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole who confirmed the incident noted that the train also rammed into a trailer, injuring many and leaving unconfirmed number of victims feared dead.
According to Famous- Cole who confirmed the incident : “We just got the information. Our policemen and those attached to the railway command are in control of the situation. I cannot confirm any death, but I can tell you that some persons were injured. We shall be able to furnish you with details later please.”
Recall that this is not the first time a train will be derailing at the same location.
Several persons died, while many more sustained injuries two years ago at Abbatoir area of Agege outskirts of Lagos when a train derailed.
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