BREAKING: Many Trapped As Train Derails At Mangoro Axis Of Agege, Lagos

A narrow mishap nearly struck this morning in Lagos as a train conveying passengers derailed at Mangoro bus-stop, Agege.

*BREAKING*:
Train derails at Mangoro bus stop, Agege, Lagos, Many Trapped. pic.twitter.com/NSfSsrZ988

— Mo’???????? (@mzgbeborun) January 10, 2019

The incident which occurred at around 8.00am on Friday, January 10 had sent a scare to commuters but recent updates from authorities in Lagos state have sent calm to them as the situation is much under control.

According to reports and pictures made available on Twitter, many are trapped while few are injured. The men of the Rapid Response Squad have also stepped into the situation and injured persons are currently been treated.

The RRS via Twitter also claimed no fatalities were recorded.

Derailment of a train at Mangoro axis of Agege. The injured have been taken to the hospital. No fatalities. #TheGoodGuys pic.twitter.com/JCP7fFRD0l

— Lagos State Police Command II (@rrslagos767) January 10, 2019