Panic erupted on Thursday morning after a train coach detached from the rest of its compartments along the Ladipo section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, temporarily halting movement and sparking confusion in the area.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. and lasted for over 30 minutes. The affected train was en route from Ogba Ayo in Ogun State to Apapa in Lagos when the rear compartment suddenly disconnected.
According to an eyewitness, Oloruntoba Omodele, the sudden detachment startled both commuters and bystanders near the tracks. Despite the disruption, there were no casualties.
“All the passengers were taken aback, but thankfully, no lives were lost,” Omodele stated.
Although there was no injury or death, the broken coach remained on the track for more than 30 minutes.
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Emergency officials arrived quickly to manage the scene and reduce traffic pressure around the axis.
Train services resumed shortly after the track was cleared.
However, the Nigerian Railway Corporation had not provided any explanation about what led to the detachment as of the time this report was filed.