Fidet Okhiria, managing director of the Nigerian Railway
Corporation (NRC), says the driver is to be blamed for the accident involving a
train and a bus in Lagos on Thursday.
A train collided with a bus conveying staff of the Lagos
government with two people confirmed dead.
Witnesses at the scene said the bus was attempting to cross
the rail track when the oncoming train rammed into it.
The train reportedly dragged the bus from Shogunle to the
PWD area of Ikeja.
Several passengers were said to be injured in the accident.
Speaking on the incident in a chat with NAN, Okhiria said
the driver attempted to cross the rail tracks and beat the train.
He urged Lagos drivers to be careful when driving through
the level crossing.
“According to the
information I gathered at the scene of the incident, they said many cars
stopped when they got to the level crossing while the Lagos State Staff Bus
driver continued moving, which I don’t know why,” the NRC boss said.
“Maybe the driver thought he could pass before the train got
nearer to him. He could not pass, and then the train crushed the bus; that is
what we gathered.
“The train was coming from Ijoko to Iddo.”
Meanwhile, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has
expressed sadness over the incident.
In a tweet, he thanked “well-meaning Lagosians” who
immediately joined in rescue efforts and extended his condolences to the
families of the victims.
“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,” the tweet reads
“My thoughts are with the victims and their families during
this difficult time. A big thank you to well-meaning Lagosians who immediately
joined in rescue efforts. Our first responders and emergency services are on
ground and we will share more information shortly.”
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