A train and a BRT bus collided in Lagos, Nigeria, leaving two people dead and numerous others hurt. Eyewitnesses claim that the event was brought on by careless driving.
The collision occurred when the train was passing through a railway crossing and the BRT bus attempted to cross the tracks. The train collided with the bus, causing severe damage to both vehicles and injuring several passengers.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to provide assistance to the injured passengers, and the two people who lost their lives were pronounced dead at the scene. The injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Eyewitnesses blamed the accident on the reckless driving of the BRT bus driver, who they say ignored warning signals and attempted to cross the tracks while the train was passing. The driver of the train has not yet commented on the incident.
The collision caused significant disruption to local transport services, and an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident. Local authorities have called for increased safety measures at railway crossings to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
This has been the latest news update on the train and bus collision in Lagos, Nigeria.