A 55-year-old motorist has escaped injury after a train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos.
The incident involved a train travelling towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT, which sustained extensive damage.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its officials, working alongside security personnel, rescued the driver and removed the wrecked vehicle from the railway tracks, allowing the train to continue its journey.
However, traffic congestion persisted around the PWD area following the incident.
LASTMA said the damaged vehicle was handed over to security personnel to facilitate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the officials and security personnel for their prompt response, noting that their coordinated efforts highlighted the importance of collaboration during emergencies involving railway lines and adjoining roads.
He urged motorists to remain vigilant when approaching railway crossings and areas designated for train movement.
Bakare-Oki warned drivers against crossing railway tracks when a train was approaching or in motion, cautioning that “reckless disregard for railway safety protocols could precipitate devastating and irreversible consequences”.
LASTMA also urged road users to comply with traffic regulations and railway safety guidelines.
The agency stressed that “the preservation of human life must remain paramount in all road-use decisions”, adding that responsible driving and adherence to safety instructions were essential to preventing avoidable accidents.
In March, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced that 26 passengers and crew members sustained varying degrees of injuries following a train incident along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor.
The NRC’s Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, said the incident occurred near Asham Station after a loud bang was heard as part of the train formation collided.
He explained that the Kaduna–Abuja service, designated KA-2, departed Rigassa Station at 7:15 am and arrived at Jere Station at 8:52 am, one minute ahead of schedule.