Two staff of the Lagos State government have died and many other injured when a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), belonging to the state civil service and conveying passengers to work ran into a moving train in Lagos .
The accident occurred at about 7: am at PWD bus stop ,Shoguule area of the state.
There is panic as families of early morning travelers , especially worker were rushing to find out what was happening.
Lagos State Police Publlic Relations Officer PPRO SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that there was an accident involving a Train and a BRT bus.
He did not give details of casualty, saying that frantic efforts were being put in place to know what transpired and whether there was casualty or not.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with victims of the train accident.
In a message on his Twitter account, Sanwo-Olu prayed for families of the victims and appreciated the efforts of the rescue team.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the train/bus accident . The vehicle was conveying staff of the Lagos state Government, our staff who serve the state in different capacities. 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. A big thank you to well- meaning Lagosians who immediately joined in rescue efforts. Our first responders and emergency services are on the ground and we will share more information shortly,” he tweeted.
