Adedapo Adesanya
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with the victims of the train accident that occurred on Thursday morning.
Reports put it that two passengers were confirmed dead while an unspecified number of people were injured after a passenger train crushed a Lagos State Government staff bus on its way from Ikotun enroute Alausa, the state secretariat, at the PWD area of the state.
The accident happened around 7 am on Thursday.
In a message on his Twitter account, Mr Sanwo-Olu prayed for the 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.
In the same vein, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the state, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, also took to Twitter earlier to express his sympathy with the victims.
He wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the train/BRT collision in Ikeja. My prayers for everyone involved in the accident.
“We must all do the best we can to help emergency services get help to all affected.
“Early reports confirm that a lot of injuries have been sustained in the accident.”
He also pleaded for residents to donate to those who might need them.
“If you are a blood donor in the Ikeja area, please be on standby as requests may be coming out soon. Thank you.”
The South West Zonal Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, said the other persons on the bus were injured and have been taken to nearby hospitals.
