A 55-year-old motorist escaped unhurt after his Honda car collided with a train at the PWD railway line, inward Agege, Lagos State, on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The motorist was driving a Honda car with registration number; EKY 902 JT, when the collision occurred.

The operatives of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and security personnel responded to the railroad collision at the PWD Railway Line, rescuing the driver and facilitating the removal of the damaged vehicle from the railway track.

Although the collision left the Honda car extensively damaged and virtually written off, no injury or casualty was reported at the scene.

In an inter-agency synergy, LASTMA operatives, working in concert with security personnel, facilitated the immediate removal of the mangled vehicle from the railway track, allowing the train to continue its journey towards Agege.

However, traffic movement around the PWD axis remained severely affected, with congestion disrupting the smooth flow of vehicles along the corridor.

LASTMA subsequently handed over the wrecked vehicle to security personnel for further investigation into the cause of the collision.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the prompt, coordinated and professionally executed response of the Authority’s operatives and the security personnel involved in the emergency operation.

He acknowledged their exemplary vigilance, responsiveness and collaborative disposition in managing the aftermath of an incident with considerable potential for catastrophic consequences.

Bakare-Oki emphasised that effective inter-agency collaboration, situational awareness and expeditious emergency intervention remain indispensable to mitigating the consequences of unforeseen transportation incidents, particularly those involving railway operations and adjoining road infrastructure.

He further reiterated the imperative of scrupulous adherence to railway safety regulations, urging motorists to exercise exceptional caution when approaching railway crossings and designated train corridors.

Bakare-Oki cautioned against any attempt to traverse railway tracks when a train is approaching or already in motion, stressing that reckless disregard for railway safety protocols could precipitate devastating and irreversible consequences.

LASTMA consequently appealed to all motorists and other road users to demonstrate heightened vigilance, sound judgment and uncompromising compliance with established traffic and railway safety regulations.

The Authority maintained that the preservation of human life must remain paramount in all road-use decisions, as preventable collisions can be averted through responsible conduct, anticipatory caution and strict observance of safety instructions.