Tragedy averted as train hits truck in Lagos

Tragedy was averted on Tuesday when an overcrowded Lagos-bound train from Ogun State collided with a truck at the Shogunle Railway Crossing in Lagos State.

A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent aboard the train reports that the incident occurred at about 8am.

NAN reports that the refuse clearing truck had tried to rush past the railway crossing ahead of the approaching train, but was unsuccessful.

The train driver, seeing the partial blockage of the track by the truck, reduced speed, an effort which reduced the impact of the collision and saved the train from derailing.

NAN reports that in spite of the speed reduction, the train hit the back of the truck which was still on the track, the impact of which injured some passengers.

Following the impact, the truck hit the barrier at the crossing, which also hit a nearby electric pole.