The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has demonstrated its commitment to safety and protection of lives and property with a swift response to a road accident involving a Honda Accord car and a moving train at PWD inward Oshodi. A distress call was received at 7:07am, and the Agency's Eagle Response Team stationed at Cappa was immediately activated and dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that a Honda Accord saloon car with registration number EKY-906JT, while attempting to cross the railway track, was struck on the passenger side by a train en route from Ikeja towards Oshodi. The prompt intervention of the LASEMA Response Team effectively managed the situation, preventing a major tragedy.
No loss of life was recorded in the accident. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle and sustained injuries, is currently being attended to by the Agency's paramedics and has been stabilised. The Agency's responders immediately secured the scene, instituted effective traffic control and diversion measures to prevent secondary incidents.
In collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, LASEMA ensured the safety of other road users while awaiting the arrival of a private towing vehicle for the prompt recovery of the affected car off the railway track. The swift response underscores the robust emergency preparedness architecture put in place by the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu-led administration.
The Agency's response highlights its continued investment in operational capacity to respond to all forms of emergencies across the metropolis. LASEMA assures the public that the situation is under control and normalcy will be fully restored upon conclusion of the recovery operation.
LASEMA reiterates its appeal to motorists to exercise extreme caution at railway level crossings, obey traffic signals, and adhere strictly to safety guidelines to prevent avoidable accidents. The public is enjoined to report all emergencies promptly through the State Emergency Toll-Free Lines 767 and 112.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and response. The Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu-led administration's investment in LASEMA's operational capacity has proven effective in responding to emergencies, and the Agency will continue to work to prevent and mitigate the impact of accidents.
Key points
- LASEMA's swift response prevented a major tragedy and ensured no loss of life in a vehicle-train accident at PWD.
- The Agency's response highlights its continued investment in operational capacity to respond to all forms of emergencies across the metropolis.
- LASEMA reiterates its appeal to motorists to exercise extreme caution at railway level crossings and adhere to safety guidelines.
