An amateur photograph of the accident scene
Lagos – A Nigerian Railways passenger train was reported on Thursday morning, to have derailed, at the Abbatoir area of Agege, on the outskirts of Lagos State.
At least three people were said to have died. Several people were seriously injured while many vehicles and other property worth several millions of Naira were destroyed.
Lagos State police spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole, who confirmed the incident said that the train also rammed into a trailer, injuring many and leaving an unconfirmed number of victims feared dead.
According to Famous-Cole, “We just got the information. Our policemen and those attached to the railway command are in control of the situation. I cannot confirm any death, but I can tell you that some persons were injured.
“We shall be able to furnish you with details later please,” she said.
