TRAGEDY : Dispatch Rider Crushed To Death by Train In Ikeja, Lagos

 

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A fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 16, when a dispatch rider was crushed to death by a moving train along the PWD Railway Level Crossing in Ikeja, Lagos State.

According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the rider, who was on a motorcycle with registration number AGL 179 QR, lost his life instantly while attempting to hurriedly cross the rail track.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the dispatch rider, reportedly travelling at excessive speed, attempted to hastily manoeuvre across the railway track in a bid to access the GRA area of Ikeja. In the accident, he had crashed into an approaching train. The collision was fatal, with the cyclist dying instantly and the train moving on the tracks,” Taofiq stated.

He confirmed that LASTMA officials were the first responders at the scene, working in collaboration with officers from the Shogunle Police Division to secure the area and regulate traffic.

“As first responders, LASTMA officials promptly cordoned off the scene of the incident to prevent secondary mishaps and ensure the free flow of vehicular movement,” he added.

The Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) later arrived to evacuate the remains of the deceased.

Expressing condolences to the victim’s family, Taofiq urged motorists and motorcyclists to always obey traffic signals and warning signs at railway crossings.

“We sympathize with the family of the dead and call on motorists and motorcyclists to respect traffic light signals and warning signs installed by the government,” he said.

He further reaffirmed LASTMA’s dedication to public safety through continuous awareness campaigns and enforcement.

“LASTMA remains committed to public enlightenment, effective enforcement, and advocacy for safety to maintain sanity and orderliness in Lagos,” he concluded.

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