A 55-year-old motorist has escaped unhurt after a moving train hit his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos.
The collision left the vehicle, with registration number EKY 902 JT, extensively damaged. The train was travelling towards Agege when the incident occurred.
Following the crash, operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and security personnel rescued the driver, removed the wrecked car from the tracks, allowing the train to continue its journey.
Meanwhile, the incident caused heavy traffic congestion around the PWD axis. However, no casualties were reported.
Security personnel later took custody of the damaged vehicle 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 swift response stressing the need for effective collaboration among agencies during emergencies involving railway operations and nearby roads.
Furthermore, Bakare-Oki urged motorists to exercise caution when approaching railway crossings. He warned drivers against crossing the tracks when a train is approaching or already in motion adding that disregarding railway safety rules could have devastating consequences. Therefore, he urged road users to obey traffic regulations and prioritise human life.
