Train accident claims life of 50-year-old man in Oshodi, Lagos

A fatal train accident in the Oshodi area of Lagos claimed the life of a 50-year-old man identified only as Emmanuel on Tuesday morning.

The tragic incident occurred at around 9 am, near the ARENA Shopping Complex. Emmanuel was reportedly hit by a moving train, leading to his immediate death.

The deceased’s sister, whose name has not yet been released, was notified by telephone shortly after the incident. According to her, she received a heartbreaking call that her elder brother had been fatally run over by a train on the Oshodi tracks.

Police confirm the incident

The Lagos State Police Command responded quickly to the accident. Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed in a statement that the Mosafejo Division was alerted at approximately 1:33 pm about the fatal incident.

The scene was visited and photographed by a team of detectives and the corpse was evacuated to a public morgue for an autopsy.

Hundeyin further revealed that the case has been handed over to the Railway Police Command in Ebute Metta for further investigation. He noted that the exact circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear at this time.

Similar previous incident

This tragic event follows a similar accident that occurred in Lagos in early August when another adult male was crushed by a moving train near the Mushin area of the state. The incident occurred around 6pm, while the victim was walking along the street. Cappa railway tracks.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in a statement signed by its spokesperson Nosa Okunbor, confirmed that the man died instantly due to serious injuries caused by the impact of the train.

“The victim was found dead at the scene with serious injuries sustained from the collision,” Okunbor said, further noting that the man’s death was confirmed upon arrival by emergency crews.

Urgent need for railway safety measures

Emmanuel’s tragic death joins a growing list of rail transport-related deaths in Lagos, raising significant concerns about the safety protocols surrounding rail transport in densely populated areas.

As rail operations continue to expand in the state, the lack of protective barriers and public education about rail dangers becomes increasingly evident.
This incident not only highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians near train tracks, but also puts pressure on authorities to address the issue urgently.
Enhanced safety measures, such as fences along trails, warning systems and stricter enforcement of regulations, may be necessary to prevent future occurrences.
Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are crucial to educate residents about the risks associated with walking near railway lines. Without immediate action, the frequency of such accidents could increase, putting more lives at risk across the state.