Governor Sanwo-Olu reacts to Lagos train/BRT accident

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the Lagos train/BRT bus accident.

He sympathized with the victim’s family of victims and expressed sadness over the accident.

He sent his prayers and wishes to the family of the victims.

He commended residents of the state for joining the rescue mission before emergency services were provided.

A train collided with BRT bus carrying passengers in Ikeja, Lagos State, leading to the death of many people and injury of several others.

This occurred on Thursday, March 8, 2023 at Adekunle Fajuyi way in Ikeja.

The train which was coming from Agege collided with BRT with state civil servants on board, while it was trying to cross the rail linking Ikeja GRA.

The accident has caused traffic congestion on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for drivers coming from Oshodi around Shogunle to Ikeja-Along.

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has ordered the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to begin investigation into the Lagos train/BRT bus accident.

The minister described the accident as an unfortunate one, promising that the NSIB would get to the root of the incident, and look for how to prevent future reoccurrence.

This was revealed in a statement released by the minister’s Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Dr James Odaudu.

The minister calls for cooperation of the people as the NSIB team commences an immediate investigation.

He sympathized with the government and residents of Lagos State, especially those whose relations were affected and wished the injured sound recovery.

Those who witnessed the scenario said the driver refused to stop at the level crossing when told.

A person who witnessed the scene, who’s identified as Babs said the keepers of the NRC at the level crossing told the driver not to proceed because of the incoming train but he didn’t obey the directive.

Babs added that the driver of the BRT thought he could cross the rail line before the incoming train reaches it.