Two Trains Collide in Agege, One Injured, Two Dead

 

According to Sun news, two trains in the Agege area of Lagos state collided on Sunday, 16th of August leaving two persons dead and one other injured.

 

The dead passengers where the ones illegally attached to the rooftop of the moving train which has become a norm in Lagos.

While the injured passenger is presently receiving treatment at a hospital, Mr Akin Osinowo, Lagos Railway District Manager (RDM) has beckoned on the families of the deceased to come and collect the corpses at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Meta.

 

Investigations are also ongoing to probe the unusual train mishap. This was revealed by the Managing Director of the NRC, Mr Adeseyi Sijuwade who stated a panel of enquiry has been set up with members in the class of the Directors of Operations, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal and Intelligent Unit.

Sijuade said: “The Managing Director directed the head of various departments to visit the site and interview eye-witnesses, visit the police station and make inquiry. And also to find out the main causes of the accident and determine the details and number of casualties.

"The families of the deceased should bring a documentary evidence to support their claim, evidence of identity of the corpses, evidence of their relationship with the dead and a Sworn Affidavit. After being certified, they will be referred to the police authority where we will ensure that the bodies are released to them.”

The RDM however implored commuters and train users to desist from hanging on moving trains which predisposes them to serious danger.