TRAIN CRASHES INTO HONDA CAR AT LAGOS PWD RAILWAY CROSSING
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By: Fasasi Hammad
A driver escaped unhurt on Friday after a train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos State.
The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed this in a statement, saying the incident involved a train travelling towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT.
According to Taofiq, LASTMA operatives and security personnel rescued the 55-year-old driver and cleared the wrecked vehicle from the railway track.
He said the collision caused extensive damage to the car, while the train continued its journey towards Agege after the vehicle was removed.
However, traffic remained heavily congested around the PWD axis following the incident.
Taofiq confirmed that no casualties were recorded and that the damaged vehicle was handed over to security personnel for further investigation.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the agency’s operatives and security personnel for their swift response and coordinated efforts during the rescue operation.
Bakare-Oki also urged motorists to exercise caution when approaching railway crossings and designated train corridors. He warned drivers against attempting to cross railway tracks when a train is approaching or already in motion.
He stressed that compliance with railway safety regulations and prompt emergency response were crucial to preventing accidents and protecting lives.
The LASTMA chief further called on road users to obey traffic and railway safety rules, emphasising that the protection of human life must remain a priority.
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