A collision between a Marcopolo Lagos State Government staff bus Ikeja Thursday morning train has caused tension and a heavy gridlock in the area.
Although details are still sketchy, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the accident occurred at Adekunle Fajuyi way GRA Ikeja, and the bus was dragged all the way to Shogunle.
An eyewitness said that the bus must have tried to enter Ikeja GRA via Works Road joining Lagos Abeokuta Expressway and Ikeja when the accident occurred.
A twitter handle, @Gidi_Traffic which gives updates on traffic situation in Lagos state wrote: “A significant number of casualties are anticipated following a collision involving a train and a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle”.
Rescue efforts are currently ongoing. In one of the photos from the scene, a man wearing a yellow top could be seen lying under the weight of a large rock as passersby tried to push the rock. It is not clear if the man is still alive.
Another accident involving a bus and car in the area has also been reported. It is not immediately clear if the two events are connected but at least one person is feared dead.
More details later!