Driver Survives Train Collision at PWD Railway Crossing

On Friday, a 55-year-old driver survived without injury when a train collided with his Honda car, registration number EKY 902 JT, at the PWD railway crossing. Adebayo Taofiq, director of public affairs and enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), confirmed the incident, stating the train was en route to Agege when it struck the vehicle.

LASTMA operatives and security personnel arrived promptly, rescuing the driver and clearing the damaged car from the tracks. Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were reported, although the car sustained extensive damage.

Security personnel retained custody of the wreckage for further investigation. Despite the swift response, heavy traffic congestion persisted around the PWD area, causing delays for commuters.

LASTMA's general manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the operatives and security agencies for their quick coordination and reiterated the importance of adhering to railway safety rules, urging motorists to exercise caution at railway crossings.