Panic broke out on Thursday morning when a train coach became detached from the rest of the train along the Ladipo section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, causing a temporary halt in movement and confusion in the area.
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The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. and lasted for over 30 minutes. The train, which was traveling from Ogba Ayo in Ogun State to Apapa in Lagos, experienced a sudden disconnection of its rear compartment.
An eyewitness, Oloruntoba Omodele, said the unexpected detachment alarmed both passengers and bystanders near the tracks. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
“Everyone was shocked by what happened, but thankfully, no lives were lost,” Omodele recounted.
The Ladipo area, known for its heavy vehicular traffic and congestion, has witnessed multiple transport-related incidents in the past, raising ongoing safety concerns.
It was gathered that emergency responders reportedly arrived swiftly to clear the scene and manage traffic that had begun to build up as a result of the incident.
While officials have yet to comment publicly on the exact cause of the mechanical fault at Ladipo, transportation analysts are urging a prompt investigation and improved maintenance standards, particularly in busy urban corridors like Lagos.
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