There was panic along a railway line in Lagos on Friday morning after a moving train collided with a Honda car, leaving the vehicle extensively damaged.
The 55-year-old motorist reportedly escaped unhurt in the incident involving a train travelling towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, disclosed that its operatives, alongside security personnel, rescued the driver and removed the wrecked vehicle from the railway track, allowing the train to resume its journey.
According to LASTMA, the damaged vehicle was subsequently handed over to security personnel for investigation into the cause of the collision.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the agency’s operatives and security personnel for their prompt response.
Bakare-Oki said their coordinated intervention underscored the importance of collaboration in managing emergencies involving railway operations and adjoining roads.
He also urged motorists to exercise caution when approaching railway crossings and designated train corridors.
“Don’t attempt to cross railway tracks when a train is approaching or already in motion. Reckless disregard for railway safety protocols could precipitate devastating and irreversible consequences.
“Road users should always comply with established traffic and railway safety regulations,” he said.
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