Several persons may have been feared dead at Abbatoir area of Agege outskirts of Lagos when a train derailed this morning.
Lagos State police spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole who confirmed the
incident noted that the train also rammed into a Trailer, injuring many
and leaving unconfirmed number of victims feared dead.
According to Famou- Cole who confirmed the incident in a telephone
call, “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.”