Tinubu reacts to Lagos train accident as death toll rises
The President-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent message of sympathy to the families of victims of the Lagos train/BRT bus accident.
“I offer my sincere condolences to the victims and families affected by the gory incident involving a train and a bus in the Ikeja area of Lagos State earlier today,” Tinubu tweeted.
“I am praying for all, including those who died and those who sustained injuries in the tragic and unfortunate incident.
“My thoughts are with them and with the Lagos State Government, even as I continue to follow the emergency response efforts closely and offer support, where necessary, to ensure that survivors and others involved receive the best care,” he tweeted.
Six persons have reportedly lost their lives in the accident which occurred as a result of a collision between a moving train and a state owned staff bus in Ikeja, the capital of the state on Thursday.
Several other victims have been hospitalized to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has visited the civil servants who sustained various degrees of injury in the train/BRT bus accident which occurred Thursday March 9.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the accident. The vehicle was conveying staff of the Lagos state government, our staff who serve the state in different capacities,” the governor said.
“Let’s say a prayer for the families and a prayer of mercy and protection for our state. My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.”
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 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.
