Motorist escapes unhurt as train hits car in Lagos

Accident scene. Photo: :ASTMA

A 55-year-old driver escaped injury after a train rammed into his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos.

The accident involved a train heading towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT, which sustained extensive damage.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said its officials, alongside security personnel, rescued the motorist and cleared the damaged vehicle from the tracks, enabling the train to continue its journey.

Despite the clearance, traffic congestion remained around the PWD area after the incident.

LASTMA said the wrecked vehicle was handed over to security personnel to facilitate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, praised the officials and security personnel for their swift response, noting that their joint efforts highlighted the need for effective collaboration during emergencies involving railway lines and adjoining roads.

He advised motorists to be vigilant when approaching railway crossings and areas designated for train movement.

Bakare-Oki cautioned drivers against crossing railway tracks when a train was approaching or in motion, warning that “reckless disregard for railway safety protocols could precipitate devastating and irreversible consequences”.

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LASTMA also urged road users to obey traffic rules and railway safety guidelines.

The agency emphasised that “the preservation of human life must remain paramount in all road-use decisions”, adding that responsible driving and compliance with safety instructions were essential to preventing avoidable accidents.

Recall that in March, the Nigerian Railway Corporation announced that 26 passengers and crew members sustained varying degrees of injuries following a train incident along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor on Monday.

The Managing Director of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, said the incident occurred near Asham Station when a loud bang was heard as part of the train formation collided.

He said the Kaduna–Abuja service (KA-2) departed Rigassa Station at 7:15 a.m. and arrived at Jere Station one minute ahead of schedule at 8:52 a.m.