Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathized with victims of the BRT/Train accident that occurred on Thursday, March 9, 2023, morning.
Two people were confirmed [email protected] while an unspecified number of people were injured after a passenger train crushed a Lagos State Government staff bus on its way from Ikotun en route to Alausa, the state secretariat, at the PWD area of the state.
The accident happened around 7 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
In a message on his Twitter account, Sanwo-Olu prayed for the families of the victims and appreciated the efforts of the rescue team.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the train/bus accident. The vehicle was conveying staff of the Lagos State Government, our staff who serve the state in different capacities.
“Let’s say a prayer for the families and a prayer of mercy and protection for our state.
“My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. A big thank you to well-meaning Lagosians who immediately joined in rescue efforts. Our first responders and emergency services are on the ground and we will share more information shortly.”
In a developing event, Governor Sanwo-Olu, PDP Gubernatorial candidate, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, and Labour Party’s Gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Patrick Rhodes-Vivour have all visited the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital LASUTH, to commiserate with victims of the BRT and train clash this morning at Ikeja, Lagos.
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