Driver escapes unhurt as train crushes vehicle in Lagos

A 55-year-old motorist in Lagos escaped uninjured after his Honda car was struck by a train at a railway crossing, leaving the vehicle severely damaged. The collision occurred while the train was moving towards Agege. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and security personnel quickly rescued the driver and cleared the overturned car from the tracks, allowing the train to continue on its route. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

Despite the successful rescue and swift clearance of the wreckage, the collision led to heavy traffic congestion around the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, disrupting vehicular flow on the affected road. The wrecked Honda was later handed over to security personnel for investigation into the cause of the collision.

Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the General Manager of LASTMA, praised the agency's rapid response and highlighted the vital role of cooperation between different agencies in managing emergency situations involving trains and roadways. He strongly advised motorists to stay alert and follow all safety guidelines when approaching railway crossings, warning that ignoring safety regulations could lead to serious accidents.

Bakare-Oki emphasized that violating these rules could result in tragic consequences and urged all road users to prioritize safety and human life by obeying traffic and railway safety rules.